redefine

verb

re·de·fine | \ˌrē-di-ˈfīn

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redefined; redefining; redefines

Definition of redefine

transitive verb

1 : to define (something, such as a concept) again : reformulate had to redefine their terms

2a : to reexamine or reevaluate especially with a view to change

b : transform sense 1c

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Examples of redefine in a Sentence

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

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The thought was how to redefine flesh color, starting with the foundations, which were the first product that identified the line. — Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, "Former Allure Magazine Editor Linda Wells Is Redefining Nude Makeup," 12 July 2018 Such challenges are a shot across the bow at the administration and DeVos, who is working to redefine a department conceived to advocate for students — not schools or lobbyists seeking financial profits. — NBC News, "DeVos agenda on higher education is a new front for Democratic resistance," 3 July 2018 In therapy the Hilinskis continued to redefine their new life’s mission, shifting away from the why as much as possible and toward their therapist’s suggestion: how. — Greg Bishop, SI.com, "A College QB's Suicide. A Family's Search for Answers.," 26 June 2018 The Sugar Hill City Council voted recently to amend the alcoholic beverage code to redefine the definition and requirements for a restaurant and to allow for an entertainment district within the Central Business District. — Karen Huppertz, ajc, "Sugar Hill redefines restaurants and sets entertainment district," 20 June 2018 The Get Down is at the forefront of Hollywood’s new generation of super-woke, nice-guy actors destined to redefine old franchises for new viewers. — Samuel Hine, GQ, "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’s Justice Smith Nearly Turned Down His First Blockbuster," 14 June 2018 Company name: Project 6 Headquarters: Miami Beach Concept: Project 6 is a clothing line that aims to redefine the basics with clean, effortless shapes, unexpected drapery and innovative construction. — Nancy Dahlberg, miamiherald, "Looking for modest fashion with style? This startup has you covered | Miami Herald," 18 May 2018 Not even the best Las Vegas oddsmakers could have foreseen the instant success of the Golden Knights, who are redefining the idea of what an expansion team can be. — Nick Talbot, San Antonio Express-News, "Writer’s Roundtable: Who should Longhorns play? Alabama or Texas A&M?," 26 May 2018 In recognition, here’s Chris Yogerst at the LA Review of Books on how Stan Lee helped redefine comic books: Lee’s new vision for superhero narratives was characterized by a focus on realism. — Constance Grady, Vox, "Jane Austen, authority on relationship intricacies, has been cited in 27 legal decisions," 28 Apr. 2018

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