redesign
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To lay out or plan a new version of something previously laid out or planned.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
reedihzynSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹidɪˈzaɪn
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
To lay out or plan a new version of something previously laid out or planned.
noun
A plan for making changes to the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system so as to better serve the purpose of the original design, or to serve purposes different from those set forth in the original design.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To lay out or plan a new version of something previously laid out or planned.
Used this way, redesign is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use redesign
- “We need to redesign our website to make it easier for customers to use.”verb
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