Redraw vs. Rewrite

Redraw vs. Rewrite — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Redraw and Rewrite

Redrawverb

To draw again.

The treaty proposed to redraw the border lines between the nations.

Rewritenoun

The act of writing again or anew.

The film script underwent a rewrite for the European market.

Redrawnoun

An update to the screen display.

Redraws need to be synchronised with the screen refresh to avoid a flickery display.

Rewritenoun

Something that has been written again.

Rewriteverb

(transitive) To write again, differently; to modify (a piece of writing or music, etc.).

The editor asked me to rewrite my article for a non-technical audience.

Rewriteverb

(transitive) To write out again (without changes).

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Rewritenoun

something that has been written again;

the rewrite was much better

Rewriteverb

write differently; alter the writing of;

The student rewrote his thesis

Rewriteverb

rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose;

re-write a play for use in schools