Meaning & Definition of word "Rewrite"

Rewrite

/ˌriːˈraɪt/

1. A new version of a written work.
- Example: The director approved the rewrite of the screenplay before filming began.
2. The act of writing something again.
- Example: The rewrite involved significant changes to the plot structure.

1. To write something again in a different format or with different wording.
- Example: I had to rewrite the report because the original was unclear.
2. To change the wording of a text while keeping the original meaning.
- Example: The teacher asked me to rewrite my essay to improve its coherence.
3. To produce a new version of a piece of work.
- Example: The script was rewritten to make it more appealing to a younger audience.

●The word 'rewrite' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'write'.

rewrite the rules:

To change the established rules or methods.

rewrite history:

To alter the interpretation or record of past events.

rewrite the script:

To change the narrative or story, often used in a metaphorical sense.

revising:

The process of reviewing and altering written content.

editing:

The act of making corrections or improvements to written material.

draft:

A preliminary version of a piece of writing.

Meaning: To overhaul a project or document.

● Example Sentence: We need to rewrite this proposal to impress the investors.

Meaning: To change the format of something significantly.

● Example Sentence: He's planning to rewrite that blog post to make it more appealing.