definition of
[rewrite]

[1] #1 rewrite v. write differently; alter the writing of; "The student rewrote his thesis". wn

[2] #2 rewrite n. [revision, rescript] something that has been written again; "the rewrite was much better". wn

[3] #3 rewrite v. rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose; "re-write a play for use in schools". wn