revamp

[ree-vamp, ree-vamp]

verb (used with object)

1. to renovate, redo, or revise.

   We've decided to revamp the entire show.

noun

1. an act or instance of restructuring, reordering, or revising something; overhaul.

   a revamp of the nation's foreign policy.

revamp

/ riːˈvæmp /

verb

1. to patch up or renovate; repair or restore

noun

1. something that has been renovated or revamped

2. the act or process of revamping

Other Word Forms

• revamper noun
• revampment noun
• revamping noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revamp¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; re- + vamp ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of revamp¹

C19: from _re- + _vamp ²

Example Sentences

But a revamped government program has lowered key hurdles to investment, making it easier to build assets long-term.

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It has an integrated offering consisting of its revamped cloud service now powered by AI, its enterprise apps, and its latest core database product, called Version 23ai.

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The revamp has included cutting ties with many U.S. public companies as audit clients, as The Wall Street Journal reported last year.

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He said the verdict from bond investors likely hinges on how viable the government’s plans are to reduce program spending, and quickly build infrastructure projects that Carney has deemed crucial for revamping the economy.

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The revamped Aberdeen studio will be a "back-up" to Glasgow under the new proposals.

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Related Words

• clean 
• overhaul 
• refurbish 
• rehabilitate 
• remake 
• remodel 
• repair 
• restore 
• revitalize 
• revive 
• update