rework

verb

re·​work (ˌ)rē-ˈwərk How to pronounce rework (audio)
reworked; reworking; reworks

transitive verb

: to work again or anew: such as
a
: revise
b
: to reprocess (something, such as used material) for further use

Examples of rework in a Sentence

The design has been completely reworked. the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape
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Bonvicini acquired each pair of jeans for around $20 and spent $14 reworking them before washing them in her home washing machine. Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024 Pieces in the collection includes Barbour’s famous Bedale jacket, which was first designed in 1980, reworked with Baracuta’s distinctive dog ear collar. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024 The new collection includes tracks reworked with the likes of The 1975, Jon Hopkins, Tinashe and Australasian stars Troye Sivan and Lorde. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024 Lipa wore an update on Look 51 from the blockbuster aughts show, but with the corseted dress reworked in scarlet and the opera gloves in burgundy, while Tiffany & Co. provided accessories in the form of diamond Jean Schlumberger earrings and a spessartine ring. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rework 

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rework was in 1842

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“Rework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rework. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

rework

verb
re·​work (ˈ)rē-ˈwərk How to pronounce rework (audio)
: to work again or anew: as
b
: to reprocess (as used material) for further use

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