REDEFINE Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word redefine. (close relations)
Definition of REDEFINE
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alter | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation • become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence • make an alteration to • insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby • remove the ovaries of | ||||||||
change | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another • a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event • the action of changing something • the result of alteration or modification • the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due • a thing that is different • a different or fresh set of clothes • coins of small denomination regarded collectively • money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency • a difference that is usually pleasant verb • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation • undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature • become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence • lay aside, abandon, or leave for another • change clothes; put on different clothes • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category • give to, and receive from, one another • change from one vehicle or transportation line to another • become deeper in tone • remove or replace the coverings of | ||||||||
modify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make less severe or harsh or extreme • add a modifier to a constituent • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation | ||||||||
readjust | verbv | |||||||
verb • adjust anew • adjust again after an initial failure | ||||||||
reform | verbv | |||||||
noun • a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses • a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices • self-improvement in behavior or morals by abandoning some vice verb • make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices • bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one • produce by cracking • break up the molecules of • improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition • change for the better | ||||||||
reshape | verbv | |||||||
verb • shape anew or differently • shape again or shape differently | ||||||||
revamp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • to patch up or renovate; repair or restore • provide (a shoe) with a new vamp | ||||||||
review | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a new appraisal or evaluation • an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) • a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment • (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data • a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians • a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art • a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion • (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court) • practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory • a formal or official examination verb • look at again; examine again • appraise critically • hold a review (of troops) • refresh one's memory • look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember | ||||||||
transform | verbv | |||||||
verb • subject to a mathematical transformation • change or alter in form, appearance, or nature • change in outward structure or looks • change from one form or medium into another • convert (one form of energy) to another • change (a bacterial cell) into a genetically distinct cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell of the same or closely related species • increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage) | ||||||||
update | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • information or data that updates • the act of bringing someone or something up to date verb • modernize or bring up to date • bring up to date; supply with recent information • bring to the latest state of technology or supply with the latest data |