redefine

verb
UK: /ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn/
US: /ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn/

  1. To give a new or different meaning to something.

    1. We need to redefine our goals for this year; our old ones are no longer achievable.
    2. The company had to redefine its brand identity to appeal to a younger demographic and stay relevant.

  2. To understand or present something in a new or different way.

    1. Let's redefine the problem; maybe we can find a better solution if we look at it differently.
    2. The artist sought to redefine beauty, challenging conventional notions of what is aesthetically pleasing.

Synonyms

reinterpret reframe recast reshape rethink revise
redefine transitive-verb

  1. To define again or in a different way.

    1. The teacher asked us to redefine the word in our own words.
    2. After the scandal, the politician tried to redefine his public image in an attempt to regain trust.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "redefine" in English means: To give a new or different meaning to something., To understand or present something in a new or different way..

The phonetic transcription of "redefine" is /ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn/ in British English and /ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "redefine": reinterpret, reframe, recast, reshape, rethink, revise.

Example usage of "redefine": "We need to redefine our goals for this year; our old ones are no longer achievable.". More examples on the page.