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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Pivoting quickly to rework a quality control process using a traditional, rigid software solution is almost impossible. Ed Jennings, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 In turn, that could trigger a homeowner to purposefully rework the landscape of their property so as to discourage coyotes from using it. Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025 Marking its fourth year, the Fox Entertainment Writers Incubator initiative is a rigorous three-month workshop focused on reworking their material, honing writing skills, professional development and an exploration of the media and entertainment business. Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 July 2025 The idea of reworking such a fascinating religious myth into modern-day horror sounds intriguing on paper. Anupama Chopra, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 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 14 Jul. 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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