revamping

re·vamp

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [verb ree-vamp; noun ree-vamp]
- /verb riˈvæmp; noun ˈriˌvæmp/
- /ˌriːˈvæmp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb ree-vamp; noun ree-vamp]
- /verb riˈvæmp; noun ˈriˌvæmp/

Definitions of revamping word

verb with object revamping to renovate, redo, or revise: We've decided to revamp the entire show. 1
noun revamping an act or instance of restructuring, reordering, or revising something; overhaul: a revamp of the nation's foreign policy. 1

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Origin of revamping

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Revamping

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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revamping popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for revamping

noun revamping

makeover — remodeling; renovation; restoration: The old house needs a complete makeover.
beautification — Making beautiful, beautifying, improving the appearance of something.

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