redesign

verb

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

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
Recent Examples on the Web By redesigning the 12 oz cup with a squatter profile and wider mouth, all sizes now share the same type of lid. USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024 To meaningfully fix the current state of postpartum care, multiple systems need to be redesigned, from government policies to standard medical protocols. Maytal Eyal and Bridget Freihart, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024 The Purple Palm restaurant sits right off the pool and the spa was recently redesigned. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024 Farmer also suggested that exit ramps could be redesigned to always include a sharp curve and on-ramps to typically include a straightforward path. Max Filby, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024 The bottle has been redesigned with a black matte glass texture, and the label now has a glow-in-the-dark BSB logo on the front that seems built for bottle service. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024 In response, Amazon has redesigned Fresh stores in Chicago and Southern California. Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024 To start with, that dramatically redesigned compact SUV body. Peter Lyon, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 The intimate alleyway space—with just 36 seats—has been redesigned as a welcoming, open space. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Apr. 2024.

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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