redefine
verb
re·de·fine
ˌrē-di-ˈfīn 
redefined; redefining; redefines
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
Examples of redefine in a Sentence
learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Selena Gomez will be joined by Rare Beauty’s chief impact officer, Elyse Cohen, for a talk about redefining beauty standards and advancing mental health at the same time.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
For Spring Summer 2027, Arvindsteps into Kingpins Amsterdam with a collection that redefines denim’s emotional and tactile connection—fabrics that move with meaning, balance nostalgia with innovation and embrace the clarity of a new age.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Altogether, Indeed's report found that 37 percent of tech talent say that roles at their most recent or current company have been redefined or restructured due to generative AI.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redefine. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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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
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