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Definition of Repurpose
1. Verb. To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, without alteration. ¹
2. Verb. To alter to make more suited for a different purpose. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Repurpose
1. purpose [v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES] - See also: purpose
Lexicographical Neighbors of Repurpose
Literary usage of Repurpose
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Kaleidoscope of Digital American Literature by Martha L. Brogan, Daphnée Rentfrow (2005)
"A document is easier to repurpose if it adheres to a well-documented standard.
• A complex document is easier to repurpose if it contains explicit ..."
2. Acquiring Copyright Permission to Digitize and Provide Open Access to Books by Denise Troll Covey (2005)
"do not repurpose, do not copy or play more than the allowable amount, do not
expect to be able to read/listen/play once your rights have expired, ..."
3. The Italian Riviera: San Remo, Portofino & Genoa by Amy Finley (2006)
"Others repurpose historical buildings from various eras and appropriate them to
illuminate Genoa as a center for learning and leisure. ..."
4. Plug Your Book: Online Book Marketing for Authors, Book Publicity Through by Steve Weber (2007)
"... repurpose some earlier content from your own blog, posting it on your MySpace
blog for the benefit of your new friends. ..."
5. Yoga's Forgotten Foundation: Twenty Timeless Keys to Your Divine Destiny by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (2004)
"I was inspired to extract and repurpose it to reach a broader audience as a
handbook for spiritual life. Like Gurudeva, I was concerned that so many seekers ..."
6. Hacking College by Dean Kohrs (2006)
"When you have classes that are closely linked, you can more easily "repurpose"
or "harvest" your work. By repurposing I mean planning ahead for a piece of ..."
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