reinterpret
verb
re·in·ter·pret ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət 
-pət
reinterpreted; reinterpreting; reinterprets
transitive verb
: to interpret again
specifically : to give a new or different interpretation to
reinterpretation
ˌrē-ən-ˌtər-prə-ˈtā-shən
noun -pə-
Example Sentences
New information may force us to reinterpret the evidence. The director wants to reinterpret the old play for a modern audience.
Recent Examples on the Web Described as a satirical musical, the movie will reinterpret and recontextualize some of Williams’ songs. 
Manori Ravindran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2022 In 2021, Dior commissioned Yang to reinterpret the fashion house's iconic medallion chair for Milan Design Week, alongside 16 other artists and designers. Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 July 2022 Abe worked to amend that article, but barring public support, opted instead to reinterpret it in order to increase the country’s capacity for self-defense. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 8 July 2022 The Blake mix was a chance to reinterpret the songs with contemporary ears, unearth new details and shadings, without tearing apart the original. Steve Appleford, SPIN, 21 June 2022 And then there was Maison Dior, collaborating for the first time with Philippe Starck to reinterpret its Medallion Chair. CNN, 16 June 2022 Donati described Storage Milano’s strategy to reinterpret the DNA of a brand. oregonlive, 4 June 2022 The fourth generation of Henri Matisse's descendants have created Maison Matisse, a shop that invites designers to reinterpret the artist's work for colorfully chic results. Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 19 Apr. 2022 The reimagined 2022 version brings together artists, filmmakers, musicians and graphic designers who reinterpret and redesign the cards. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2022 See More
Manori Ravindran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2022 In 2021, Dior commissioned Yang to reinterpret the fashion house's iconic medallion chair for Milan Design Week, alongside 16 other artists and designers. Leah Dolan, CNN, 21 July 2022 Abe worked to amend that article, but barring public support, opted instead to reinterpret it in order to increase the country’s capacity for self-defense. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 8 July 2022 The Blake mix was a chance to reinterpret the songs with contemporary ears, unearth new details and shadings, without tearing apart the original. Steve Appleford, SPIN, 21 June 2022 And then there was Maison Dior, collaborating for the first time with Philippe Starck to reinterpret its Medallion Chair. CNN, 16 June 2022 Donati described Storage Milano’s strategy to reinterpret the DNA of a brand. oregonlive, 4 June 2022 The fourth generation of Henri Matisse's descendants have created Maison Matisse, a shop that invites designers to reinterpret the artist's work for colorfully chic results. Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 19 Apr. 2022 The reimagined 2022 version brings together artists, filmmakers, musicians and graphic designers who reinterpret and redesign the cards. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1611, in the meaning defined above