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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While many barbers began working from home or their backyards , Hector bought the bus and redesigned it into a mobile barbershop. — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Additionally, it was recently redesigned for the 2023 model year and boasts a modern design language. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Similarly, McKinsey's State of AI highlights that organizations generating the greatest value from AI are redesigning business processes and operating models—not simply deploying AI tools. — Prajkta Waditwar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Aircraft designers can potentially use higher energy density without completely redesigning their battery production process. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redesign

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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 7 Sep. 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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