# reworked

/ɹiˈwɝkt/ (US) · /ɹɪwˈɜːkt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/reworked
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

changed or improved by working on it again. You use this to describe something like a piece of writing or a plan that has been updated.

For teachers: modified or revised to improve quality or adapt to new requirements. Often used as a participial adjective to describe creative or technical outputs.

## Examples

- The band played a reworked version of their hit song.
- After receiving feedback from the board, the manager presented a reworked proposal that addressed the budget concerns.
- The museum's latest exhibition features several reworked sketches from the artist's early period, providing a rare glimpse into how his style evolved through constant revision.

## Usage notes

- Often follows a linking verb or precedes a noun as an attributive modifier.

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