redesign

verb

re·​de·​sign ˌrē-di-ˈzīn How to pronounce redesign (audio)
redesigned; redesigning; redesigns
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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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Such workloads demand far greater memory capacity, faster communication between processors, and continuous uptime, pushing companies to redesign hardware specifically for long-running autonomous operations. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026 The good news is that the system can be redesigned. Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 There's also a promise of underground parking and redesigned intersections to improve traffic flow. J.d. Miles, CBS News, 19 May 2026 With social media in mind, Macerich also is redesigning some center common areas, painting staircases and the nooks under escalators in bright, eye-catching designs to encourage spontaneous photoshoots. Footwear News, 18 May 2026 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 21 May. 2026.

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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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