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
Recent Examples on the Web In response, Amazon has redesigned Fresh stores in Chicago and Southern California. Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024 To start with, that dramatically redesigned compact SUV body. Peter Lyon, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 The intimate alleyway space—with just 36 seats—has been redesigned as a welcoming, open space. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024 Per the outlet, the team is building Palazzo to be the first step in redesigning a room or starting a larger home renovation. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 24 Mar. 2024 Graydon Herriott Roca Sundy A stylish and romantic old Portuguese-style colonial plantation complex that has recently been redesigned as a hotel, with 16 bedrooms across two mansion houses. Catherine Fairweather, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024 The decision to add red-eye flights comes as Southwest is in the process of redesigning its cabins for 2025 complete with slimmer new seats, adjustable headrests, and larger under-seat space. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024 After redesigning layouts to match The Daily Iowan, the papers hit the stands in February under their new ownership. Brammhi Balarajan, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024 So the mall owners took the opportunity to redesign the voids. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024

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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 16 Apr. 2024.

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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