Definition of Redefine

1. Verb. Give a new or different definition to. "She redefined his duties"

Generic synonyms: Define, Delimit, Delimitate, Delineate, Specify
Derivative terms: Redefinition

2. Verb. Give a new or different definition of (a word).
Generic synonyms: Define
Derivative terms: Redefinition

Definition of Redefine

1. Verb. To give a new or different definition to a word ¹

2. Verb. (computing) to define an area of storage, that has already been defined, in a different manner (e.g. both as character and numeric) - to allow multiple processing methods ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Redefine

1. define [v -FINED, -FINING, -FINES] - See also: define

Lexicographical Neighbors of Redefine

redeems
redefault
redefaults
redefeat
redefeated
redefeating
redefeats
redefect
redefected
redefecting
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redefied
redefies
redefinability
redefinable
redefine (current term)
redefined
redefiner
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redefinitions
redefy
redefying
redeless
redelete
redeleted
redeleting
redeliberate

Literary usage of Redefine

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Supporting Congressional Oversight: Budgetary Implications of Selected Gao edited by Paul L. Posner (2002)
"... Annuities (Receipt) • Further Limit the Deducibility of Home Equity Loan Interest (Receipt) redefine Beneficiaries The second theme within our framework ..."

2. Banking Taxation: Implications of Proposed Revisions Governing S by Thomas J. McCool, William B. Shear (2000)
"... Appendix VI Proposed Tax Provision to redefine Treatment of Bank Director Shares Proposed Tax Provision Present S-Corporation Law and National Banking ..."

3. The Free Agent Marketing Guide: 100+ Marketing Tips for Free Agents by Douglas Florzak (2004)
"redefine your title Don't assume that because you are trained in one field and you've found a particular niche, that your business may not apply to a ..."

4. Paying for Military Readiness and Upkeep: Trends in Operation and by Amy Belasco (1997)
"... structure and readiness, carrying out the alternatives could take time and require difficult organizational change. redefine ..."

5. Supporting Congressional Oversight: Framework for Considering Budgetary by Michael J. Curro, Bryon Gordon, Carol Peace Robins (2001)
"... Appendix II Opportunities to redefine Beneficiaries of Federal Programs The second theme within our framework focuses on the intended beneficiaries for ..."

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