rework

verb

re·​work (ˌ)rē-ˈwərk How to pronounce rework (audio)
reworked; reworking; reworks

transitive verb

: to work again or anew: such as
a
: revise
b
: to reprocess (something, such as used material) for further use

Examples of rework in a Sentence

The design has been completely reworked. the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
Recent Examples on the Web The legislation was reworked as other items on the special session's agenda easily moved through the Legislature. Andrew Demillo, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023 The play, which Herman Wouk originally adapted from his own 1951 novel, has been reworked by Friedkin, who transplants the setting from World War II to post-9/11 America. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Sep. 2023 Police enforcement for the yearly festivities, which culminate on Monday and have previously been marred by violence, have been reworked in recent years. Mark Morales, CNN, 2 Sep. 2023 To compensate for Proctor or Pritchett’s newness to Division I football, the Tide reworked its offensive line to move Booker, one of the better guards in the SEC, over to left guard from the right side. Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 28 Aug. 2023 This influx of older, less affluent students was reworking campus style and transmitting it to a larger public than ever. Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, The New Republic, 14 Aug. 2023 The Falcons also reworked their roster by enlisting Calais Campbell, Bud Dupree, Jessie Bates III, and Jeff Okudah. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023 Composed of political, civic, and business leaders, the group is aiming to rework the measure that eliminated criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of any drug by once again treating minor drug possession as a misdemeanor crime. Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2023 But while trying to rework Reed’s contract in 2021, Seattle lost him in free agency to the Chiefs. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 21 Aug. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rework was in 1842

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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rework. Accessed 26 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

rework

verb
re·​work (ˈ)rē-ˈwərk How to pronounce rework (audio)
: to work again or anew: as
b
: to reprocess (as used material) for further use

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