rework

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

Definition of rework

transitive verb

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

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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 Filmmakers have every right to rework history for dramatic ends. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, "How “Mank” Distorts Orson Welles," 2 Apr. 2021 The California version isn’t identical to the model code; every three years, state officials rework the national code to fit California’s needs and promulgate the result as state law. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, "Column: A lawsuit aims to stop private firms from claiming copyrights on California laws," 18 Mar. 2021 This is an audacious vision, to rework the global payments system. Vipin Bharathan, Forbes, "Roxe Announces A Global CBDC Payment Network Powered By Blockchain," 2 Mar. 2021 Both the state of Alaska and organizations that receive Indian Health Service vaccine shipments — such as SEARHC — receive their allotments at the start of the month and can rework their schedules more easily right now. James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News, "Alaska tribal health consortium provides vaccines for state Capitol," 6 Mar. 2021 In an internal memo Friday, seen by Wired, Dean said Google would also rework its process for reviewing research publications and require senior executives to show progress on improving diversity among employees at the company. Tom Simonite, Wired, "A Second AI Researcher Says She Was Fired by Google," 19 Feb. 2021 After fierce opposition in debate, sponsor pulls the bill to rework it. The Salt Lake Tribune, "House taps brakes on bill to hit electric and hybrid vehicles with a steep hike in state fees," 18 Feb. 2021 Your goal is to rework an agreement, not wage war and win at all costs. Jonathan Herpy, Forbes, "Why And How To Renegotiate A Contract," 26 Feb. 2021 President Biden will have a chance to rework the federal judiciary as an increasing number of judges retire from the bench. Nicholas Rowan, Washington Examiner, "Retiring judges give Biden chance to overhaul federal judiciary," 9 Feb. 2021

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First Known Use of rework

1842, in the meaning defined above

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Last Updated

17 Apr 2021

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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rework. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.

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More Definitions for rework

rework

verb

English Language Learners Definition of rework

: to make changes to (something, such as a piece of writing or music) in order to improve it

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