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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In 1976, the residence was redesigned as a retirement home for church missioners. George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 As such, the venue is being upgraded with new image and sound technologies, redesigned interiors and expanded cultural offerings. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 June 2026 The park district also water playgrounds in McKinley, Austin-Lake and Avalon Park are being redesigned and rebuilt as part of an ongoing improvements project, and will be closed for the 2026 season. Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 9 June 2026 Those plans suggest that the interchange should be removed or redesigned. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 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 13 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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