Redefinition
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Redefinition is a noun meaning The act or event of redefining.
Meaning
The act or event of redefining.
Example Sentences
George Orwell's novel 1984 proposed that people's thoughts could be constrained by the redefinition of words in their language.
Although the value of the kilogram will not change, the redefinition of the kilogram using a constant will ensure it remains reliable, and enable far more accurate mass measurements in the future.
Word Forms
- redefinitions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reformulation, re-engineering, reworking, reclassification, rethinking, recast.
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