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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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
Developed in collaboration with firefighters and landowners, Seneca claims its scalable aerial units will redefine how wildfires are detected, controlled, and contained in an era of growing climate risk.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Today, Sahil Bloom is a New York Times bestselling author helping everyone from office workers to billionaires redefine their perceptions of success.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Dkny Hudson Stretch High-rise Wide-leg Pants Sleek, comfortable, and unbelievably $40—these DKNY wide-leg pants redefine what travel dressing can look like.
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redefine. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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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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