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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SailGP’s tech team spent months redesigning the platforms into modular components that could be broken down, packed into standard 40-foot shipping containers, and rebuilt every fortnight. Andrew Rice, New York Times, 27 May 2026 The most common organizational response is redesigning work processes and job roles (60% of respondents), followed by combining automation with human augmentation (47%). Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 That is the real promise of AI in HR, finally helping organizations see what their people are truly capable of and redesigning work around that truth. Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Use the pressure to redesign the plan, clarify terms, and make one cleaner move. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 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 29 May. 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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