reformulate

American  

[ree-fawr-myuh-leyt] / riˈfɔr myəˌleɪt /

verb (used with object)

reformulated, reformulating

1. to formulate again.

2. to formulate in a different way; alter or revise.

   to reformulate our plans.

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reformulate British  

/ riːˈfɔːmjʊˌleɪt /

verb

1. to change or update (an idea, plan, etc, already formulated)

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Other Word Forms

• reformulation noun

Etymology

Origin of reformulate

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + formulate

Example Sentences

Manufacturers reformulated products following the federal government’s introduction of the nutrition-facts panel in the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal

Producers would be expected to reformulate their products, lowering the sugar content, or reduce portion sizes in response to the tax change, the government said.

From BBC

Candy makers are adjusting for higher cocoa prices by reformulating recipes, repackaging products, and raising prices.

From Barron's

To compensate for higher cocoa prices, chocolate manufacturers have been reformulating recipes, repackaging products, and yes, raising prices.

From Barron's

They are trying to reformulate their products by doing things like adding more protein and taking out artificial colors and sweeteners.

From Barron's