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redesign

verb

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

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 recently redesigned Villa Beauchamp and Villa Clair Soleil, by Sybille de Margerie, pair bespoke furnishings with sunlit interiors and private gardens. Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 And as Griset redesigned his hotel to meet the standards sought by Prescott, those standards kept changing, according to the Goldwater Institute. Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 29 Nov. 2025 By modifying the electrode material or redesigning its structure, engineers may now have a path to suppressing the space-charge buildup and unlocking faster, more efficient charging. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025 This penthouse sits atop 108 Leonard Street, a landmark Tribeca condominium developed by Elad Group, marketed by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing and redesigned by Jeffrey Beers International. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 28 Nov. 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 8 Dec. 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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