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redefine

British  
/ ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn /

verb

  1. to define (something) again or differently

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Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard's work, which dates back to 1984, is known as quantum cryptography and has "redefined secure communication and computing", the award's body said.

From BBC

A host of tech companies are preparing to release AI devices, and already new examples are emerging over how the fast-developing technology is set to redefine privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said her department, the Wales Office, was a "pre-devolution set-up" and the functions need to be "redefined, because at the moment I don't think there is any great clarity".

From BBC

Treasury could also redefine ‘‘large institutional investor,” “single-family home,” and “excepted purchase.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"Paralympians are ready to redefine possibility, push the boundaries of human ability and show what humans can achieve when respected and provided with chances to succeed," said Parsons.

From BBC