reworking 1 of 2

noun

Definition of reworkingnext
as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different the contract will need some reworking before it is acceptable to both parties

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reworking

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verb

present participle of rework
1
as in remodeling
to make different in some way the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape

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2
as in editing
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating the magazine will publish your poem if you rework it so that it's a little shorter

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reworking
  1. alteration
  2. remodeling
  3. editing
  4. change
  5. modifying
  6. difference
  7. changing
  8. reading
Noun
  • The alterations between fans and police were captured on video, and clips that have circulated online reveal intense scenes.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Earth’s earliest forms of calcite, for example, developed through the watery alteration of meteorites; microbes then began to build other calcite structures 2.5 billion years ago, whereas snails and clams created new combinations beginning only 100 million years ago.
    Paul Voosen, science.org, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of alteration
Verb
  • The city invested in remodeling the then-rundown Plaza San Loreto in front of the Sinagoga Histórico, and Sheinbaum came to inaugurate it.
    Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Plans call for remodeling the basement to add a third level.
    Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of remodeling
Verb
  • In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
    Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Multicam editing is another strength of DaVinci Resolve.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of editing
Noun
  • Collins has introduced several changes meant to monetize the business, including subscriptions, organized live events, and bringing back physical copies of the paper and its television parody, the Onion News Network.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • None of this to say that characters aren’t allowed to grow, adapt, or change.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of change
Verb
  • Increasing the amount of water or fat locked into the casein network can encourage melting, but so can modifying the casein itself.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The designer’s role is about creating a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by creating, modifying or eliminating systemic structures to better align with the organization's strategic objectives.
    Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of modifying
Noun
  • The difference between CVs and résumés The most obvious difference between CVs and résumés is length.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The difference is largely due to changes in derivative liabilities, gain on sale of mine property, and gain on extinguishment of debt.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of difference
Verb
  • Steps could include adding a warning label or changing drinking water standards, said Cooper.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The district’s evolving politics have been driven in part by its rapidly changing racial makeup.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of changing
Verb
  • Keep reading below to find out the best of what’s screening in October.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Keep reading for the best options, plus accompanying input from dermatologists.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reading
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