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
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Rind even redesigned the masthead of the paper to make her own name more prominent and, through the inclusion of an illustration of a merchant ship, signal a stronger endorsement of the principles of free trade. Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025 Wilson urges companies to take immediate action by redesigning their workforce around six essential job categories while developing innovative working methods. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 Apple AirPods 4: on sale for $117 Original price: $129 Apple redesigned the AirPods and recently released the Apple AirPods 4. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025 In preparation for future missions, SpaceX redesigned Starship's flaps, computers, and fuel system to enable a full return to the launch site, mirroring the booster's successful recovery. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for redesign

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1807, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Mar. 2025.

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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