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redefine

verb

Etymology

From re- + define.

  1. derived from dēfīniō — “limit, settle, define”
  2. derived from definer
  3. inherited from definen
  4. prefixed as redefine — “re- + define”

Definitions

  1. To define again or differently.

    • 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.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA