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redefinition

re·de·fi·nition

US/riˌdɛfʌˈnɪʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of giving a new definition

  • “words like”
  • “require periodic redefinition”
  • “she provided a redefinition of his duties”

Origin

From re- + definition.

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