reinvent
[ ree-in-vent ]
/ ˌri ɪnˈvɛnt /
verb (used with object)
to invent again or anew, especially without knowing that the invention already exists.
to remake or make over, as in a different form: At 60, he reinvented himself as a volunteer. We have an opportunity to reinvent government.
to bring back; revive: to reinvent trust and accountability.
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reinvent
/ (ˌriːɪnˈvɛnt) /
verb (tr)
to replace (a product, etc) with an entirely new version
to duplicate (something that already exists) in what is therefore a wasted effort (esp in the phrase reinvent the wheel)
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