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
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The bill now heads to the Senate, where it may be reworked to pass, as several Republicans have already raised concerns about it. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025 If a comment attracts significant attention, rework it into a full post later. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 Mikolas has reworked his sequencing to try to induce more chase. Katie Woo, New York Times, 16 May 2025 The fund has supported miscellaneous transportation improvements like reworking intersections, building bollards and adding signage throughout the resort. Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for rework

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 28 May. 2025.

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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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