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reformulation

reformulation

1 5.0
Changing something so it becomes better or works differently
  • noun
  • /ˌriːˌfɔːrˈmjuːleɪʃən/
translation icon : reformulación
  • The teacher suggested a reformulation of the homework assignment to make it more engaging for students.
  • product reformulation
  • policy reformulation
  • reformulation process

The last approach, the one adopted by the Court in Green, is the reformulation of the contract to a reasonable breadth.

Examples

  • Applied to education, these standards require strengthening of some policies and practices and complete reformulation of others.

    Academic text (1991)
  • In 2005, one significant reformulation was the removal of artificial trans fats from all foods served in schools.

    Academic text (2012)
  • An important part of the new knowledge has been a reformulation of assessment questions.

    Academic text (1990)
  • The politics of reconciliation both reflect and contribute to the reformulation of those relations.

    Academic text (2001)
  • As is so often the case, perception and customary belief take reality and subject it to reformulation.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Various alternative fuels, as well as reformulations of conventional gasoline, hold the promise of reducing some harmful automobile emissions.

    Academic text (1992)
  • In addition to product reformulations, unhealthful foods were eliminated, and healthful substitutions and additions were introduced.

    Academic text (2012)
  • After feedback from clients, the team worked on a reformulation of the marketing strategy to better target their audience.

  • The company announced a reformulation of their software to enhance user experience and fix existing bugs.

Synonyms

improvement
vsreformulation
619 1.1

A change that makes something better

covers the process of making things better rather than only the positive outcome
modification
vsreformulation
137 3.9

Changing something to make it better or more suitable

is more about a larger change process aiming for improvement or difference
alteration
vsreformulation
102 3.3

A change made to something

specifies purposeful change aimed especially at improvement or modification
revision
vsreformulation
94 2.9

A change made to improve or correct something

stresses broad change rather than only correction or producing a new version
restructuring
vsreformulation
54 4.2

Changing how a company or system is organized to make it work better

is a general change act not limited to organizational adjustments
reorganization
vsreformulation
27 3.7

Major changes to how a company or group is set up

can be any scale of change, not only large organizational shifts
modernization
vsreformulation
23 4.3

The process of making something more up to date in style or method

is broader change aimed at improvement, not only modern appearance
refinement
vsreformulation
15 4.4

A small change that makes something better or more precise

involves larger changes rather than only fine adjustments
customization
vsreformulation
  • US
14 3.9

Changing something so it suits a person's needs or tastes

is broader and often aims for general improvement rather than personalization
redefinition
vsreformulation
7 5.1

A process that gives something a new meaning

changes things more widely, not only their definition or label
reconfiguration
vsreformulation
5 5.6

A change in the way things are arranged to make them work better

may include changes but emphasizes layout or organization specifically
reworking
vsreformulation
4 3.9

A new version of a book or film with changes

focuses on deliberate change to improve or shift the original purpose
refactor
vsreformulation
  • Specialized
1 6.9

A change to computer code that makes it cleaner and easier to understand without changing what it does

can change form or external effect rather than only internal structure
revising
vsreformulation
2.9

The act of changing writing to make it clearer

applies to wide change, not only to text editing or content
melioration
vsreformulation
9.9

An act that makes something better, like living conditions and health

refers to deliberate change that may also alter form or purpose
recodification
vsreformulation
  • Formal
8.3

Rewriting laws or rules to make them clearer and work better

is a general change process not limited to legal or code texts
respecification
vsreformulation
  • Specialized
7.4

An updated plan that describes how something should be made or done

covers wider change, not only restating or updating specifications
restandardization
vsreformulation
  • Formal
8.1

The act of making new rules for tests and tools that already have rules

is a specific change focused on standards and rules

How Thorough

to overhaul
35 4.6
reformulation
1 5.0
revision
94 2.9
rephrasing
1 3.5

Surface Forms

reformulation singular

Morphology

reformulation = reformulate (transparent) = re + formula + ate + ion

This is a regular noun formation from the verb 'reformulate' meaning the act or result of doing so.

Etymology

Reformulation comes from re- meaning 'again' and form meaning 'shape' or 'make', and is linked to formulate, which means to put something into a clear form. So a reformulation is like 'shaping something again' — changing or reworking it to improve or make it different.