rewriting

Thân thiện

The student is rewriting a paragraph in her notebook.

Definition

Noun: 1. The process or result of writing something again, typically to improve or alter it: "Rewriting" refers to the act of revising, editing, or composing a new version of a text. It involves making changes to the content, structure, or style, not just correcting minor errors.

Usage

"Rewriting" is used as a non-count noun to describe the general activity or process, and as a count noun to describe a specific new version or instance of this activity. * The book required extensive rewriting before it was published. (Non-count noun, describing the process) * This is the third rewriting of the opening chapter. (Count noun, describing a specific version/instance)

Examples

• Good writing is often the product of careful rewriting.
• The screenplay went through several rewritings before the director was satisfied.
• The editor suggested a complete rewriting of the conclusion to strengthen the argument.

Advanced Usage

• "In the rewriting of history": This phrase is used critically to describe the act of changing the narrative or accepted facts about past events, often for political or ideological reasons.
  • The regime was accused of engaging in the rewriting of history to suit its propaganda.

Variants and Related Words

• Rewrite (verb): To write something again in a different way.
  • She had to rewrite the essay to meet the word count.
• Rewrite (noun): A new version of a text.
  • The final rewrite was much clearer than the first draft.

Synonyms

• Revision: The act of re-examining and making alterations to text.
• Redrafting: Preparing a new version of a document or text.
• Reworking: Making extensive changes to improve something.

Related Phrases

• To do a rewrite on something: To perform the act of rewriting it.
  • The producer asked the writer to do a quick rewrite on the final scene.

Học thuật

Noun

1. editing that involves writing something again

Từ đồng nghĩa

• revising