redesign

verb

re·​de·​sign ˌrē-di-ˈzīn How to pronounce redesign (audio)
redesigned; redesigning; redesigns

transitive verb

: to revise in appearance, function, or content
redesign noun

Examples of redesign in a Sentence

The book's cover has been redesigned for the new edition. a newly redesigned website
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The completely redesigned, standard hybrid 2026 Jeep Cherokee goes on sale in late 2025 and is longer, wider, and taller than its predecessor, which complements the electric Jeep Wagoneer S that was released as part of the 2025 model year. Steve Tengler, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Apple has also redesigned the Battery Settings page in iOS 26 to offer improved battery usage statistics and a new feature to extend battery life. PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025 In 1902, the Bishop of Mallorca asked him to redesign the interior of the island’s cathedral. D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 Northrop redesigned its rocket with new Russian engines and reeled off 13 successful Antares launches before geopolitics made the rocket's patchwork design untenable. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for redesign

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of redesign was circa 1807

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“Redesign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redesign. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

redesign

verb
re·​de·​sign ˌrēd-i-ˈzīn How to pronounce redesign (audio)
: to change what something looks like, is used for, or contains
redesign noun

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