noun
Uncommon
redevelopment
Redevelopment (noun) means the process of rebuilding or improving an area, often by demolishing old structures and putting up new ones. Example: “The old docklands are undergoing major redevelopment.”
noun
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The process of rebuilding or improving an area, often by demolishing old structures and putting up new ones.
"The old docklands are undergoing major redevelopment."
How to use redevelopment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRebuilding or renewing an area, usually by clearing out old buildings for new ones.
Common pairings
urban redevelopment
a redevelopment project
site for redevelopment
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Word forms
- Plural
- redevelopments
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The old docklands are undergoing major _____.
Etymology
From re- (\"again\") plus development.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for redevelopment
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What does “redevelopment” mean?
The word “redevelopment” means the process of rebuilding or improving an area, often by demolishing old structures and putting up new ones. In plain terms, rebuilding or renewing an area, usually by clearing out old buildings for new ones.
How do you use “redevelopment” in a sentence?
Here is “redevelopment” used in a sentence: “The old docklands are undergoing major redevelopment.”
What part of speech is “redevelopment”?
“Redevelopment” is a noun.
Is “redevelopment” a common word?
“Redevelopment” is an uncommon word in modern English.
