verb
Uncommon
redefine
Redefine (verb) means to define something again, or in a new and different way. Example: “The company redefined its mission statement after the merger.”
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
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- redefines
- Past tense
- redefined
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The company _____ its mission statement after the merger.
Etymology
From re- (\"again\") plus define.
Rhymes for redefine
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What does “redefine” mean?
The word “redefine” means to define something again, or in a new and different way. In plain terms, to give something a fresh or changed meaning, purpose, or set of boundaries.
How do you use “redefine” in a sentence?
Here is “redefine” used in a sentence: “The company redefined its mission statement after the merger.”
What part of speech is “redefine”?
“Redefine” is a verb.
Is “redefine” a common word?
“Redefine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
