remaster

American  

[ree-mas-ter, -mah-ster] / riˈmæs tər, -ˈmɑ stər /

verb (used with object)

1. to make a new master tape or record from an old master tape, usually to improve the fidelity of an old recording.

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remaster British  

/ riːˈmɑːstə /

verb

1. (tr) to make a new master audio recording, now usually digital, from (an earlier recording), to produce compact discs or stereo records with improved sound reproduction

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Etymology

Origin of remaster

First recorded in 1960–65; re- + master

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Example Sentences

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remaster

In 2021, Square Enix released the bizarrely titled Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139... – a remaster of a game first published in 2010.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

"But things evolve and if you're going to have the opportunity to remaster something, then why not, let's update the lyrics as well," she says.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026

Add the 2025 remaster as a standalone release and there’s something for everyone.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2025

“The first thing I would do is remaster and reissue the complete catalog in physical format,” salsa legend Blades says from his home in New York.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025

On Wednesday, Nightdive Studios is releasing a remaster of Dark Forces that features enhanced lighting and textures but retains the look and feel of the original game.

From New York Times ● Feb. 28, 2024

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