Rewording: meaning, definitions and examples

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rewording

[riːˈwɜːdɪŋ ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Noun}

The act of expressing something in a different way, using different words or phrases.

Word	Description / Examples
rewording	Changing the words in a text to improve clarity or understanding, often without altering the overall meaning. The teacher suggested rewording the sentence to make it easier for students to understand
paraphrasing	Restating something written or spoken by someone else in your own words, typically to clarify or simplify. To avoid plagiarism, remember to paraphrase the information from the source and cite it properly
rephrasing	Altering the phrasing of a sentence while retaining its original meaning, often to make it more precise or suitable for different audiences. After receiving feedback from his editor, he spent hours rephrasing his article to make it more engaging
rewriting	Making comprehensive changes to a text by modifying, adding, or removing parts of it entirely in order to improve the overall content. The author decided that the first draft was too weak and spent months rewriting the entire manuscript

The term 'rewording' combines the prefix 're-' (meaning again) with 'word,' indicating the action of changing words.
It has roots in Middle English, where 'word' meant a unit of language used in speech or writing.
The practice of rewording has been essential in language evolution, reflected in the changing meanings and uses across generations.

Rewording is an important skill in writing, allowing students to improve clarity and avoid plagiarism.
Teachers often encourage students to reword paragraphs to enhance understanding and retention of information.
Exercises in rewording can help develop critical thinking, as they require examining the meaning deeply.

Effective rewording can improve communication by making complex ideas simpler and easier to grasp.
In negotiation, rewording can change the tone of a discussion, making it more positive or constructive.
During discussions, rewording others' points can demonstrate understanding and foster collaboration.

Text-based AI and software often utilize rewording to generate synonyms or paraphrase content for varied writing styles.
Online tools that assist with rewording, like paraphrasing software, are widely used for academic writing and content creation.
Rewording algorithms can help in language translation, capturing the essence of the original text in another language.

Different writing styles benefit from rewording; for instance, academic writing often employs it to emphasize originality.
Authors frequently reword their drafts to experiment with tone and voice, refining their unique style.
Screenwriters and novelists may reword dialogue to create more relatable or realistic characters.

Translations of the word "rewording" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reformulação

🇮🇳 पुनर्लेखन

🇩🇪 Umformulierung

🇮🇩 pengubahan kata

🇺🇦 перефразування

🇵🇱 przekształcenie

🇯🇵 言い換え

🇫🇷 reformulation

🇪🇸 reformulación

🇹🇷 yeniden ifade etme

🇰🇷 재구성

🇸🇦 إعادة صياغة

🇨🇿 přeformulování

🇸🇰 preformulovanie

🇨🇳 改写

🇸🇮 preoblikovanje

🇮🇸 endurskoðun

🇰🇿 қайта жазу

🇬🇪 გადაწერა

🇦🇿 yenidən ifadə etmək

🇲🇽 reformulación