Remaster

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun

1
Synonym of remastering (“new version of a piece of media”).
"Like Hollywood remakes or remasters old movies, video game publishers are overhauling and rereleasing games to tap into ready-made fan bases for popular franchises like The Legend of Zelda, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon and World of Warcraft."

Verb

1
To produce a new version of a recording by remixing the original master recordings.
2
To create a new master copy by enhancing sound or picture quality of an older recording.
3
To produce a new version of a video game with updated graphics, often re-recorded music, and added features and content.
"But the remastering shows how nostalgia is driving publishers’ decision making."

Synonyms

Example

"But the remastering shows how nostalgia is driving publishers’ decision making."

Etymology

From re- + master.

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