rewrite meaning and definition

REWRITE noun

Definition of rewrite (noun)

1. something that has been written again
   • "the rewrite was much better"
   • synonyms: rescript, revision

REWRITE verb

Definition of rewrite (verb)

1. write differently; alter the writing of
   • "The student rewrote his thesis"
2. rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose
   • "re-write a play for use in schools"