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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It was redesigned in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy to serve as a space for outdoor ceremonies. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025 The Fantasyland and Tomorrowland Autopia tracks were combined in 2000 and the cars were redesigned. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2025 These pieces are then deconstructed, redesigned, and sold back to the Global North. Ezreen Benissan, Essence, 7 July 2025 Rigaud and a fundraising committee are seeking $1.7 million to replace the current rink surface, redesign the grounds and establish an endowment for ongoing maintenance. Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for redesign

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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“Redesign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redesign. Accessed 18 Jul. 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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