rewriting
ˌriːˈraɪtɪŋ
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Definition of rewriting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
editingprocess of writing something again with changes
  • The rewriting of the script took several weeks.
editing redrafting revising
2.
film industrywriting parts of a film again to improve it
  • The movie required extensive rewriting before release.
editing revising
3.
logicTECH.replacement of subterms in a formula with other termsTECH.
  • Rewriting in logic can simplify complex expressions.
rephrasing rewording

Adjective

1.
editinginvolving changes or edits to written work
  • The rewriting phase often involves significant changes to the original manuscript.
editing redrafting revising
2.
technologybeing transformed according to specific rules
  • The rewriting code is more efficient now.
modifying transforming
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Expressions with rewriting

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changing the original plan or approach
The team is rewriting the script to improve the project's outcome.

Origin of rewriting

Old English, re- (again) + writan (to write)

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mathematics
rewriting an expression into a simpler form
writing
complete rewriting of a story or script from the start
process
act of revising or rewriting something
writing
process of rewriting a document

Examples of rewriting in a sentence

  • The rewriting was necessary for accuracy.
  • The script went through rewriting to enhance the dialogue.
  • Rewriting was necessary to fix the plot holes.
  • Rewriting is crucial in mathematical proofs.
  • The course focused on rewriting techniques.
  • Rewriting the report took several hours.

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  1. French:réécriture, de réécriture, ...
  2. German:Umschreiben, Redigieren, ...
  3. Italian:riscrittura, di revisione, ...
  4. Spanish:reescritura, relacionado con editar, ...
  5. Portuguese:reescrita, transformação, ...
  6. Chinese:重写, 重写的, ...
  7. Japanese:書き直し, 編集の, ...
  8. Arabic:إِعَادَةُ كِتَابَةٍ, معدل, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁכְתּוּב, מְשַׁכְתֵּב, ...
  10. Russian:переписывание, правки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переписування, переписувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:पुनर्लेखन, संपादन, ...
rewrite
ˈriːˌraɪt
rewrittenrewrote

Definition of rewrite - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
writing againwrite something again to improve or change its form
  • She will rewrite her essay to make it clearer.
edit redraft revise
2.
historyalter historical records for specific purposes
  • Critics accused the regime of trying to rewrite history.
distort reinterpret revise
3.
mathematicsTECH.replace parts of a formula with other termsTECH.
  • The algorithm can rewrite the equation efficiently.
recast transform
4.
sportsRareUSbreak a record or several recordsRareUS
  • The athlete has rewritten the record books this season.
eclipse shatter surpass

Noun

1.
writingnew version of a written document
  • The final rewrite was much clearer than the original draft.
redraft revision rework
2.
film industrywriting parts of a film again to improve it
  • The script needed a complete rewrite before shooting.
edit revision rework
3.
mathematics computingTECH.replacement of terms in formulas by transformationTECH.
  • The algorithm required a rewrite of the equation.
alteration conversion transformation
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Expressions with rewrite

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change the interpretation of past events
Politicians often try to rewrite history to favor their agendas.
achieve something that changes existing records
The athlete's performance will rewrite the record books.
complete rewriting of a story or script from the start
The movie needed a page-one rewrite after test screenings.
rule for changing sentence structure
The teacher explained the rewrite rule for passive sentences.
journalist who rewrites or edits stories
The rewrite man improved the clarity of the article significantly.

Origin of rewrite

Old English, writan (to write) + re (again)

Examples of rewrite in a sentence

  • She rewrote the paragraph to fix clarity.
  • The government was accused of attempting to rewrite the past.
  • Some historians try to rewrite events to fit their narrative.
  • He can rewrite the formula to simplify it.
  • The teacher asked the student to rewrite the expression.
  • She aims to rewrite the world records in swimming.

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  1. French:réécrire, réécriture, ...
  2. German:überarbeiten, Neufassung, ...
  3. Italian:riscrivere, riscrittura, ...
  4. Spanish:reescribir, nueva versión, ...
  5. Portuguese:reescrever, reescrita, ...
  6. Chinese:重写, 重写版本, ...
  7. Japanese:書き直す, 新しいバージョン, ...
  8. Arabic:أَعَادَ كِتَابَة, إِعَادَة كِتَابَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִכְתוֹב מֵחָדָשׁ, גִּרְסָה מְחֻדֶּשֶׁת, ...
  10. Russian:переписать, переписанная версия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переписувати, нова версія, ...
  12. Hindi:पुनः लिखना, नया संस्करण, ...
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