revamp

[verb ree-vamp; noun ree-vamp]

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verb (used with object)

to renovate, redo, or revise: We've decided to revamp the entire show.

noun

an act or instance of restructuring, reordering, or revising something; overhaul: a revamp of the nation's foreign policy.

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Origin of revamp

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; re- + vamp¹

Related formsre·vamp·er, nounre·vamp·ment, noun

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Examples from the Web for revamp

However, the “feminine” product industry was long in need of a revamp.
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The GOP is seeking to revamp its image in an effort to win back the youth vote they lost in the past two presidential elections.
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Yes, companies continue to restructure, revamp, and rightsize, often in very public ways.
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In the wake of these disappointing numbers and strong competition, is it time for the company to revamp its strategy?
Apple’s Falling Stock Has Analysts Questioning the Company’s Dominance|Nina Strochlic|November 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Yes, the programs the congressman would slice or revamp, such as Medicare, also help the middle class.
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She would learn how to keep her own bank-account and revamp her arithmetic.
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Why revamp and refurbish the old platitudes and dole them out each succeeding year?
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British Dictionary definitions for revamp

revamp

verb (tr)

to patch up or renovate; repair or restore

noun

something that has been renovated or revamped

the act or process of revamping

Derived Formsrevamper, nounrevamping, noun

Word Origin for revamp

C19: from re- + vamp ²

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Word Origin and History for revamp

revamp

1850, from re- "again" + vamp (v.) "patch up, replace the upper front part of a shoe." An earlier verb was new-vamp (1630s). Modern use is typically figurative. Related: Revamped; revamping.

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