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verb · noun

redesign

v. · n.
US /ˌɹidɪˈzaɪn/ UK /ɹˌiːdɪzˈaɪn/ re·design UK spelling redesigned, redesigning, redesigns

  1. 01 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.

    Simple

    The company decided to redesign their website to make it easier for customers to use.

    In context

    The engineering team had to redesign the cooling system after initial tests revealed significant overheating issues during peak operation.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate

    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.

    Simple

    The store's redesign attracted many new shoppers who liked the modern look.

    In context

    The radical redesign of the urban park included sustainable drainage systems and increased pedestrian access to the waterfront.

    revisionmakeoverupdate

Production went ahead without the seats being redesigned.

BBC News· 26 Aug 2026

By adjusting the temperature window, the same chip can be programmed to process different mixtures without redesigning.

Phys.org· 24 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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