redefined
(verb)
ˌrē-di-ˈfīnd
Definitions
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To define again or differently.
To cast old words in new light, breathing life into ideas with a fresh muse's spark.Example: The company redefined its mission to include environmental sustainability.
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To transform or change the nature of something.
To weave change into the fabric of the familiar, gently shifting the contours of existence.Example: The introduction of smartphones redefined communication in the 21st century.
Origin
Derived from the prefix 're-' meaning again and 'define', from Latin definire, meaning 'to limit, determine'.
Synonyms
redesign, revise, reformulate, reinterpret
Antonyms
maintain, preserve, retain