recasting
ˌriːˈkæstɪŋ
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Definition of recasting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
transformationthe act of transforming something into a new form
  • The recasting of the sculpture gave it new life.
reformation remodeling restructuring
2.
financeTECH.USadjusting a loan to prevent defaultTECH.US
  • The bank offered a recasting of the mortgage terms.
adjustment modification restructuring
3.
theaterRareassigning new roles to actors in a productionRare
  • The recasting of the play brought fresh talent to the stage.
reallocation reassignment

Adjective

1.
changeundergoing a transformation or change in form
  • The recasting project gave the building a new look.
reforming reshaping
2.
entertainmentchanging the actors in a play or film
  • The recasting decision brought fresh talent to the show.
reallocating reassigning
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Origin of recasting

English, re- (again) + cast (to shape)

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act of making something new by reshaping or recasting

Examples of recasting in a sentence

  • Recasting the narrative changed the story's impact entirely.
  • Recasting of the loan saved them from foreclosure.
  • They discussed recasting options with their financial advisor.
  • Recasting can change the dynamic of a show.
  • The director announced the recasting yesterday.
  • The recasting process improved the sculpture's appearance.

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  1. French:refonte, remanié, ...
  2. German:Umgestaltung, umformend, ...
  3. Italian:rifacimento, di trasformazione, ...
  4. Spanish:reelaboración, transformación, ...
  5. Portuguese:reformulação, reconfiguração, ...
  6. Chinese:重铸, 重塑的, ...
  7. Japanese:再鋳造, 再構築された, ...
  8. Arabic:إِعَادَة تَشْكِيل, متحول, ...
  9. Hebrew:עִצּוּב מֵחָדָשׁ, מְעוּצָב מֵחָדָשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:переплавка, перестраивающийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переливання, переробний, ...
  12. Hindi:रूपांतरण, परिवर्तित, ...
recast
ˌriːˈkɑːst

Definition of recast - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
creativitynew version or adaptation of something
  • The director presented a recast of the play.
adaptation remake revision
2.
theaternew set of actors in a play or movie
  • The recast brought fresh energy to the show.
reassignment recasting
3.
linguisticsTECH.utterance in a different grammatical formTECH.
  • The teacher provided a recast of the student's sentence.
rephrasing rewording

Verb

tr.
1.
reshapemould or shape something again
  • The artist will recast the sculpture in bronze.
remould reshape
2.
reorganizechange the organization or structure of something
  • The company plans to recast its marketing strategy.
rearrange reorganize restructure
3.
film theaterRareassign new actors to roles in a productionRare
  • The director decided to recast the main character.
reallocate reassign
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Origin of recast

Middle English, recasten (to cast again)

Examples of recast in a sentence

  • Fans eagerly awaited the recast of the classic film.
  • The recast was announced at the press conference.
  • Fans were excited about the recast of the main character.
  • Her recast helped clarify the original statement.
  • The recast was more understandable for the learners.
  • The director decided to recast the role for the sequel.

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  1. French:refonte, refondre, ...
  2. German:Neufassung, umgießen, ...
  3. Italian:nuova versione, rimodellare, ...
  4. Spanish:refundición, reformar, ...
  5. Portuguese:nova versão, remodelar, ...
  6. Chinese:新版本, 重塑, ...
  7. Japanese:新しい演出, 再形成する, ...
  8. Arabic:إِعادَة صِياغَة, أَعَادَ صَبَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עִיבּוּד מֵחָדָשׁ, לִצְקוֹת מֵחָדָשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:новая версия, переливать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переробка, переливати, ...
  12. Hindi:पुनः प्रस्तुति, पुनः ढालना, ...
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