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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New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
Our work with Halle Berry, who recently joined the Global Alliance for Women’s Health as Public Ambassador, showcases the sheer appetite and momentum that exists to redefine menopause and empower women to be the guardians of their own health.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The industry needs to evolve and understand how audience behavior is changing and how a new generation of creators and labels are redefining business models, and the optics of a fest focused on the creator economy are great.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
The $67 billion Aditya Birla group has been playing a major role in helping to redefine fashion retail in India with collaborations, acquisitions and private labels, as well as investments in some of the country’s top designer labels, including Sabyasachi and Tarun Tahiliani.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redefine. Accessed 21 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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