rework

rework re‧work [ˌriːˈwɜːk ǁ -ˈwɜːrk] verb [transitive]

1. to make changes to something so that it can be used again or is more suitable for a particular use:

• The reworked commercial was much more successful than the original one.

2. MANUFACTURING to correct mistakes or faults in something:

• 10% of the engines had to be reworked when they came off the production line.

3. to do a calculation again:

• The first-half figures had been reworked.

— rework noun [countable, uncountable] :

• The manufacturer will pay the costs of rework.

— reworking noun [countable, uncountable] :

• The proposals were sent back for reworking.

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rework UK US /ˌriːˈwɜːk/ verb [T]

► to make changes to calculations of costs, prices, etc. in order to make them more accurate: »

The Irish low-cost airline will present a reworked subsidy package as part of its appeal against the ruling.

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We are currently reworking the entire project budget.

► to make changes to a law, document, etc. in order to make it more effective, suitable, or accurate: rework a bill/law »

If the reworked bill is approved, it will come back for an Assembly vote.

► PRODUCTION to make changes to a machine or piece of equipment in order to correct faults in it: »

The reworked cars will be tested over the next four weeks.