redefinition

Other forms: redefinitions

Definitions of redefinition
  1. noun
    the act of giving a new definition
    “words like `conservative' require periodic redefinition”
    “she provided a redefinition of his duties”
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    definition
    a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
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