redefine

verb

re·​de·​fine ˌrē-di-ˈfīn 

redefined; redefining; redefines

transitive verb

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

b

: transform sense 1c

redefinition

(ˌ)rē-ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən 

noun

Synonyms of redefine

• reconsider
• revisit
• review

Examples of redefine in a Sentence

learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity

Recent Examples on the Web

The Amazon Fashion Innovation Award recognizes visionaries driving innovation in product, branding and storytelling, redefining how consumers discover, experience and connect with fashion today. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Spacek defined the role, but Howell redefines it with just as much assurance. — ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

Across industries, semiconductor innovation is reshaping products, redefining competitive advantage and creating new opportunities for growth. — Michal Siwinski, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

As images of burning cars and historic buildings in France and Italy ricochet across Europe, leaders in Hungary and Poland are seizing the moment, not to address the unrest, but to redefine the migration debate. — Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for redefine

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline

Kids Definition

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