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

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Oct. 28, 2025

One of the developers called the remaster "a love letter" to the original game.

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

It features a new 4K remaster, plus a frank Friedkin commentary track and more than an hour of interviews and behind-the-scenes featurettes.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Getting past that miscue, the screen-filling effort remaster shines forward maintaining strong color dynamics and consistent crisp visuals with only the occasional hint of film grain.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023