Word
redevelopment
Phoneticsre·de·vel·op·ment, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɹidɪˈvɛɫəpmənt/
UK/ɹˌiːdɪvˈɛləpmənt/
Definitions
01urban renewal
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the work of improving an area by replacing old buildings with new ones.
n. the systematic demolition of redundant or outdated buildings and infrastructure to make way for modern construction.
“The city council approved the redevelopment of the old docks into a shopping centre.”
“The proposed redevelopment of the industrial district aims to integrate sustainable housing with high-tech office spaces while maintaining the area's historical character.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun for the general process or a countable noun for a specific project.
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02developing something again
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic
n. the act of creating or improving something for a second time.
n. the process of developing or refining a concept, product, or plan anew.
“The redevelopment of the software took longer than the team expected.”
“The redevelopment of the curriculum required extensive consultation with both faculty members and industry experts to ensure its relevance.”
Usage
Typically uncountable in this abstract sense.
Real-World Examples
“Meanwhile, longtime residents in historically Black neighborhoods face mounting displacement pressures , as redevelopment and rising property values make it increasingly difficult for low-income residents to remain in their communities.” “The Light is a £17m redevelopment of a museum in Durham that closed 10 years ago to local uproar.” - 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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