Redesign
/ˌriːdɪˈzaɪn/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo alter the original design of something; to change the appearance, function, or structure of something.
/ˌriːdɪˈzaɪn/
To design something again or differently.
The marketing team decided to redesign the product packaging.
💡 Simply: It's like when you build something, but later you realize it could be better. So, you try to make it different and improved. Think about your room: maybe you want to redesign it to be cooler.
👶 For kids: To draw or make something again, but in a new way to make it better.
More Examples
After the accident, the car was redesigned for safety.
The architect will redesign the building's facade to improve its energy efficiency.
How It's Used
"The engineers will redesign the bridge to withstand stronger winds."
"The company decided to redesign their website for a more modern look."
The process of redesigning something; a new design that results from this process.
/ˌriːˈdɪzaɪn/
The act of designing something again or differently.
The building's redesign significantly improved its accessibility.
💡 Simply: When you change the design of something. If you decide to make your bedroom look totally different than before, that change is a redesign!
👶 For kids: Making something new and different than it was before.
More Examples
The product's redesign was a major success.
The company announced a complete redesign of its website.
How It's Used
"The redesign of the city's central plaza was widely praised."
"The company is undergoing a complete redesign of its organizational structure."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From re- (meaning 'again') + design. The word's usage developed alongside advancements in product and system development in the late 20th century.
The term 'redesign' became increasingly common in the late 20th century, coinciding with advancements in design practices and the increasing importance of user experience and aesthetics.
Memory tip
Re- (again) + design (plan). Imagine you didn't like the first design, so you're planning again.
Word Origin
"re- (again), design (plan, create)"