rewording 1 of 2

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an instance of expressing something in different words I like your rewording of that paragraph better than the original

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rewording

2 of 2

verb

present participle of reword
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to express something (as a text or statement) in different words I'll reword the question for you so you can better understand it

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Noun
  • The Pitfalls Of A One-Size-Fits-All Summer Strategy Too often, brands default to translation instead of transformation, applying a language filter rather than a cultural lens.
    Aldo Quevedo, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Some very efficient exhibition design makes this secret taxonomy at the very least legible — with translations from her notebook in the wall text and magnifying glasses on hand for your scrutiny of the illustrations.
    Walker Mimms, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • While her role focused on gathering insights and translating requirements for technical teams, she was given opportunities to explore her interests in cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning, such as working on a new product launch initiative.
    Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Oncologists have had a head start on translating somatic-mutation science into practice, but doing the same in other specialties—including mine—may prove challenging.
    Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Rewording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewording. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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