Redevelopment

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process of developing something anew. countable, uncountable

    "the redevelopment of the hero's character in a comic book"

  2. 2
    the act of improving by renewing and restoring wordnet
  3. 3
    The demolition of old, redundant or unfashionable buildings or infrastructure and the construction of new ones on the same site. countable, uncountable

    "The government of New Zealand is looking for a crew to lead the redevelopment of its research headquarters in Antarctica. Built in the 1980s, the country’s Scott Base consists of 12 structures that officials want replaced by three large, interconnected buildings, plus a separate helicopter hangar."

Synonyms

All synonyms
overhaulrenovationrenovation

Example

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"Due to the redevelopment of the town center, most of the surrounding area looks like a building site."

Etymology

From re- + development.

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