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.
The editor asked for a complete rewrite of the first chapter.
After the client changed their requirements, the development team had to perform a total rewrite of the database logic.
The screenplay underwent a massive rewrite during production to accommodate the lead actor's request for a more sympathetic character arc.
From re- + write.
Usage
Commonly used in professional contexts like journalism, creative writing, and software engineering.