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 Lawmakers only expected the Education Department to redesign the application and update the underlying formula, according to people involved in negotiations, not replace the entire processing system. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024 In other news, Bruichladdich has made sustainability a focus in regards to its packaging over the past year, and has completely redesigned The Classic Laddie bottle. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 The lobby will be fully redesigned so guests while checking in can see the ocean, an attempt to resemble hotels in Hawaii. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024 The four-door Charger and two-door Challenger were mechanically very closely related, and neither had been substantially redesigned in at least a decade. Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024 This means downsizing dining areas, redesigning spaces to accommodate both efficient food preparation for delivery and a comfortable dining experience or reducing the overall footprint size of the restaurant. Craig Dunaway, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Boeing is working on redesigning the part on the 787 Dreamliner engine to prevent further issues, Kowal said. Gregory Wallace, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 Innes says this brought the chance to redesign the brand’s famous pantheon grille, penning one that is shorter, wider and which leans backwards for a more dynamic look. Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 During a news conference at the future site, an empty lot in the city’s Berryessa neighborhood, Mayor Matt Mahan touted his push to bring down costs by redesigning the project, which is still set to host around 85 vehicles. Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 29 Feb. 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 18 Mar. 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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