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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Sam McNeil, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
The new firm, as is being redefined by AI, is a much smaller corpus of full-time employees, because those are the least flexible workers in your talent pool.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
As the city continues to redefine itself as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, RECA represents one approach to agency growth in Miami’s market, built quietly, intentionally and with staying power.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Silicon Valley has spent the past couple years working to disrupt the conservative RV status quo with high-tech ultra-luxurious caravans that redefine the RV experience.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redefine. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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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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