Meaning & use
Redefinition
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A new or changed definition or understanding of something, replacing how it was previously described or understood.
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The merger led to a redefinition of the company's core mission.
Social media has driven a redefinition of what counts as 'privacy' for many people.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in academic and cultural discussions to describe shifts in how concepts, roles, or terms are understood over time.
Words with a similar meaning
reconceptualizationreframing
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