redefine
verb
re·de·fine
ˌrē-di-ˈfīn 
redefined; redefining; redefines
1
: to define (something, such as a concept) again : reformulate
had to redefine their terms
2
a
: to reexamine or reevaluate especially with a view to change
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Examples of redefine in a Sentence
learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 June 2024
The traditional venture capital model is about to stop making sense
For decades, venture capital has been the lifeblood of innovation, fueling the fires of startups aiming to disrupt markets and redefine industries.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 June 2024
TikTok strenuously denies sending American user data to the Chinese government, though nobody disputes its power: other than redefining celebrity for Gen Z, 32% of Americans ages 18 to 29 regularly get news from TikTok.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 30 May 2024
While he will never be regarded as the world's most versatile MC, his production work with N.W.A. and countless acts since the group's disbandment helped redefine the entire sound of rap music.
—Evan Sawdey, EW.com, 30 May 2024
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redefine. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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redefine
verb
re·de·fine
ˌrē-di-ˈfīn
1
: to define (as a concept) again
redefined their terms
2
: to reexamine or reevaluate especially with a view to change
redefine our goals
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