redesign

verb

re·​de·​sign ˌrē-di-ˈzīn How to pronounce redesign (audio)
redesigned; redesigning; redesigns
Synonyms of redesignnext

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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Their goal was to enable faster decision-making without completely redesigning existing camera systems. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026 As new abilities improve, Fauna can add them through software updates rather than redesigning the hardware. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026 Winning companies are redesigning their operating models around culture as a strategic growth engine. Christopher Vollmer, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026 The Petersons hired Boss Architecture to redesign the space with three en suite bedrooms, an art gallery, a wine room, an office and a craft room that can function as a fourth bedroom. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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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