verb
redefine
verb
1
To define something again, or in a new and different way.
"The company redefined its mission statement after the merger."
"Smartphones redefined how people communicate."
How to Use Redefine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo give something a fresh or changed meaning, purpose, or set of boundaries.
Common pairings
redefine the term
redefine success
redefine the industry
Word Forms
redefined past tense, redefines singular
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Etymology
From re- (\"again\") plus define.