revamp

[ verb ree-vamp; noun ree-vamp ]
/ verb riˈvæmp; noun ˈriˌvæmp /
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verb (used with object)

to renovate, redo, or revise: We've decided to revamp the entire show.

noun

an act or instance of restructuring, reordering, or revising something; overhaul: a revamp of the nation's foreign policy.

Origin of revamp

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; re- + vamp1

OTHER WORDS FROM revamp

re·vamp·er, noun re·vamp·ment, noun

Words nearby revamp

revaccination, reval, revalorize, revaluate, revalue, revamp, revanche, revanchism, revanchist, revascularization, revascularize

Words related to revampment

awakening, face-lift, rebirth, reformation, refurbishment, regeneration, rejuvenation, renovation, restoration, resumption, resurrection, revitalization, revival, recommencement, replenishment

British Dictionary definitions for revampment

revamp
/ (riːˈvæmp) /

verb (tr)

to patch up or renovate; repair or restore

noun

something that has been renovated or revamped
the act or process of revamping

Derived forms of revamp

revamper, noun revamping, noun

Word Origin for revamp

C19: from re- + vamp ²