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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The proposal rejects the substantial spending cuts and drastic policy changes included in the Trump administration’s funding request, including the proposal to redesign rental assistance. Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025 The building, which dates to the early 1900s, is being redesigned by architect Luis Laplace, who also renovated the gallery’s location on Paris’s Right Bank. News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2025 Technology companies should use interchangeable components and standard interfaces for hardware so individual parts can be updated or replaced without redesigning the entire system. Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 Moët & Chandon redesigned the space with berths for their helmets, in addition to introducing a new champion’s corridor leading up to the podium at Spa. Decked out in its signature red with white neon speed stripes, the walk of fame had previous winners’ names printed on the floor. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 July 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 4 Aug. 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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