redefine
verb
re·de·fine
ˌrē-di-ˈfīn 
redefined; redefining; redefines
1
: to define (something, such as a concept) again : reformulate
had to redefine their terms
2
a
: to reexamine or reevaluate especially with a view to change
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learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
The journey ahead promises not only to push the limits of exploration but to redefine our relationship with the universe and, most importantly, to better protect our planet.
—Shelli Brunswick, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This process was further clarified by the 2022 amendments to the Electoral Count Act, which redefined the certification of electoral votes and affirmed the vice president’s role as purely ceremonial.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Jupiter’s retrograde in Gemini might prompt you to review your personal growth and redefine your goals.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redefine. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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redefine
verb
re·de·fine
ˌrē-di-ˈfīn
1
: to define (as a concept) again
redefined their terms
2
: to reexamine or reevaluate especially with a view to change
redefine our goals
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