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 My company helps businesses build ne,w highly modular architectures from scratch or redesign legacy monolithic systems to be agile and module-based. Klaudia Zaika, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 The historical elements of Scenic Arts were preserved, but the interior was redesigned to function as meeting spaces, which is now available for rent by outside entities. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024 Seat cushions are being redesigned to eliminate pressure points and enhance comfort, particularly on long flights. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024 That’s down from more than 70% when the vehicles were last fully redesigned for the 2020 model year. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for redesign 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Redesign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redesign. Accessed 5 Nov. 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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