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redesign

Phoneticsre·design

US/ˌɹidɪˈzaɪn/

UK/ɹˌiːdɪzˈaɪn/

Definitions

01to plan a new version

B2

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.”

02a new plan or look

B2

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.”

Synonyms

revisionmakeoverupdate

Real-World Examples

“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
Frequency
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