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 Leaf was redesigned for 2026 with a new look inside and out with a new shape, new battery and new platform. Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Apple redesigned AirTag’s internal layout to improve sound output. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026 That review is expected to lead to NEOM’s ambitions being significantly redesigned and scaled back, the Financial Times reported. Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026 This modularity reflects an increasingly industry trend in flexible robot architecture, where components like hands, arms, or even mobility bases can be switched around for other applications without the need for redesigning an entire system. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 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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