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

Okamoto has also expressed his desire, external to release a Silent Hill game every year - whether that be a remaster, remake, or entirely new material.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

The punk rock documentary is being rereleased this month after Spooner launched a successful Kickstarter campaign to remaster the film.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

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

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2025

"I think with a remaster, we want people to feel the way they did then - but it's still a game of its time, you want to keep the bones in place," he said.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 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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