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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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
For Keigan, founded by a team that includes an architect, the goal was to redefine what a fashion brand can represent.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
The ability to work from home, combined with nationwide wireless expansion, has also introduced new opportunities for certain rural populations, further redefining the nature of work in these communities.
—William Jones, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The outcome could redefine how future administrations handle safety-net programs during shutdowns—and determine whether millions of low-income families can rely on food assistance when politics bring Washington to a halt.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redefine. Accessed 5 Nov. 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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