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rewrite

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹiˌɹaɪt// re·write

n. a new version of something that has been written again to make it better or different.

n. a revised version of a text, document, or piece of software code. Refers to the product of the revision process rather than the act itself.


SIMPLE

The editor asked for a complete rewrite of the first chapter.

CONTEXTUAL

After the client changed their requirements, the development team had to perform a total rewrite of the database logic.

COMPLEX

The screenplay underwent a massive rewrite during production to accommodate the lead actor's request for a more sympathetic character arc.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + write.

Usage

Commonly used in professional contexts like journalism, creative writing, and software engineering.

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