What does redefine mean?
Redefine means (transitive) To define again or differently..
Redefine
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To define again or differently..
Example Sentences
But only if one forgets that Mr. Tester is 50 years old, he’s seasoned in state politics, he ran a canny, gloves-off campaign, and he’s the kind of charismatic, hard-to-peg, Western neopopulist (like his friend, Gov. Brian Schweitzer of Montana) who might be, even now, redefining in certain far-reaching ways what it means to be a Democrat.
Scientists and policy makers from around 60 nations voted unanimously Friday to redefine the kilogram. […] Friday’s vote has permanently redefined the kilogram and sent Le Grand K into retirement.
Synonyms for redefine
Antonyms for redefine
Related Words
Word Forms
- redefines
- redefining
- redefined
Usage Notes
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But only if one forgets that Mr. Tester is 50 years old, he’s seasoned in state politics, he ran a canny, gloves-off campaign, and he’s the kind of charismatic, hard-to-peg, Western neopopulist (like his friend, Gov. Brian Schweitzer of Montana) who might be, even now, redefining in certain far-reaching ways what it means to be a Democrat.
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