What is another word for redefining?

Pronunciation: [ɹˌiːdɪfˈa͡ɪnɪŋ] (IPA)

Redefining is the act of changing the meaning or interpretation of something. Synonyms for redefining include reimagining, reinventing, reorienting, reconstituting, and re-evaluating. These words all suggest a process of transforming, altering, or challenging pre-existing notions or understanding of a concept or idea. Other similar words include renewing, remaking, revisualizing, reinterpreting, and refashioning. All these synonyms suggest a willingness to be open to new ideas and to explore new possibilities. They also imply a sense of innovation, creativity, and vision, which are crucial in a rapidly changing world where the meaning of things is constantly being questioned and redefined.

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Usage examples for Redefining

What the world most needs at such a moment of expansion and rebellion, is a redefining of its ideals.
"Preaching and Paganism"
Albert Parker Fitch
And, finally, it appears that ours is an age which calls for such redefining of its values, some fresh and inclusive moral and religious estimates.
"Preaching and Paganism"
Albert Parker Fitch
We have already remarked how timely and necessary is this redefining of our religious values.
"Preaching and Paganism"
Albert Parker Fitch

Famous quotes with Redefining

  • The activists will not stop in trying to impose their extreme views on the rest of us, and they have now plotted out a state-by-state strategy to increase the number of judicial decisions redefining marriage without the voice of the people being heard.
    Jim Bunning
  • The American Dream is a phrase we'll have to wrestle with all of our lives. It means a lot of things to different people. I think we're redefining it now.
    Rita Dove
  • Many women cut back what had to be done at home by redefining what the house, the marriage and, sometimes, what the child needs. One woman described a fairly common pattern: I do my half. I do half of his half, and the rest doesn't get done.
    Arlie Hochschild
  • Coming out is a means of redefining oneself, of claiming membership in a lifestyle and a social order with distinct values. Chief among these values is honesty.
    Lance Loud
  • The FDA is redefining birth control as abortion. The FDA is setting the bar higher for this kind of drug.
    Patty Murray

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