redesign

verb

re·​de·​sign ˌrē-di-ˈzīn How to pronounce redesign (audio)
redesigned; redesigning; redesigns
Synonyms of redesignnext

transitive verb

: to revise in appearance, function, or content
redesign noun

Examples of redesign in a Sentence

The book's cover has been redesigned for the new edition. a newly redesigned website
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The Jeep Cherokee has been redesigned for 2026 after a three-year hiatus. ABC News, 24 June 2026 Companies that see meaningful value are nearly three times as likely to have redesigned their workflows first. Rajesh Gharpure, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 The developer, Cal Coast, claims the city’s bureaucratic bottleneck delayed permits to redesign the site, leading to the collapse of a $68 million real estate deal. Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 Microsoft redesigned the Start menu itself, arguably reducing its functionality by removing Live Tiles. Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for redesign

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of redesign was circa 1807

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“Redesign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redesign. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

redesign

verb
re·​de·​sign ˌrēd-i-ˈzīn How to pronounce redesign (audio)
: to change what something looks like, is used for, or contains
redesign noun

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