Word
redesign
Phoneticsre·design
US/ˌɹidɪˈzaɪn/
UK/ɹˌiːdɪzˈaɪn/
Definitions
01to plan a new version
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to change the design of something that already exists to make it better or more modern.
v. to revise the layout, structure, or aesthetic of an existing object or system. Transitive — requires a direct object.
“The company decided to redesign their website to make it easier for customers to use.”
“The engineering team had to redesign the cooling system after initial tests revealed significant overheating issues during peak operation.”
Synonyms
02a new plan or look
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a new plan for how something is built or how it looks.
n. the act or result of revising the structure or appearance of an artifact or system. Countable in the sense of a specific instance of revision.
“The store's redesign attracted many new shoppers who liked the modern look.”
“The radical redesign of the urban park included sustainable drainage systems and increased pedestrian access to the waterfront.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as a product, system, or space.
Real-World Examples
“Production went ahead without the seats being redesigned.” “By adjusting the temperature window, the same chip can be programmed to process different mixtures without redesigning.” Word family
VERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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