What is the meaning of rewriting?

noun

  • Editing that involves writing something again.

verb

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