Word
redrawn
Phoneticsre·drawn, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈdɹɔn/
UK/ɹiːdɹˈɔːn/
Definition
v. past form of redraw, which means to draw something again to fix it or make it better.
v. the past participle of 'redraw'; refers to having drawn something again, typically to correct, update, or improve it.
Examples
“They have redrawn the plan to fix the mistake.”
“After the survey, the council had the district boundaries redrawn to reflect the new population numbers.”
“Once the original design was shown to block sunlight from the courtyard, the architects presented a redrawn scheme that preserved the historic facade while opening the interior to light.”
Examples
simple
“They have redrawn the plan to fix the mistake.”
contextual
“After the survey, the council had the district boundaries redrawn to reflect the new population numbers.”
complex
“Once the original design was shown to block sunlight from the courtyard, the architects presented a redrawn scheme that preserved the historic facade while opening the interior to light.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “redrawn” in context.
Verb
01. be redrawn
“The electoral map will be redrawn before the next election.”
verb + verb
02. get redrawn
“The poster can get redrawn quickly if needed.”
verb + verb
03. have redrawn
“We have redrawn the sketch to make the kitchen bigger.”
verb + verb
04. redrawn for clarity
“The diagram was redrawn for clarity before the presentation.”
verb + prep + noun
05. redrawn from scratch
“The logo was redrawn from scratch to look more modern.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
06. carefully redrawn
“The diagram was carefully redrawn to show the changes clearly.”
adv + verb
07. completely redrawn
“The school logo was completely redrawn last year.”
adv + verb
08. newly redrawn
“They moved into an area with newly redrawn school boundaries.”
adv + verb
Noun
09. redrawn boundary
“Families near the redrawn boundary changed schools.”
verb + noun
10. be completely redrawn
“The cartoon was completely redrawn for the new book.”
11. get redrawn from scratch
“The design got redrawn from scratch after customer feedback.”
12. have to be redrawn
“The house plans have to be redrawn because of an error.”
Real-World Examples
“In fact, that constituency’s boundaries were redrawn in 2024 and it was renamed Hampstead and Highgate.” “Many people in Amhara believe the territory of western Tigray should never have been incorporated into Tigray when regional boundaries were redrawn after the military regime was ousted in 1991.” “This mechanism suggests that land seizure often unfolds in stages: The land is first surveyed and boundaries redrawn before being designated ‘state land’ and then designated for settlement expansion.” “The ward map was redrawn, and he narrowly lost to Jennifer McKelvie in 2018’s election.” Related words
- 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
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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