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VocabJLPT N1

rewriting

Noun

Definitions

1. rewriting (e.g. of a book)
2. renewal (of a license, bond, etc.)
3. transfer (of ownership)

This noun and verb (する) refers to the act of rewriting, revising, or altering written text, such as rewriting a document, changing the wording of a rule, or updating records. It is used in everyday contexts like editing text as well as formal ones like amending laws or regulations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'll rewrite the proposal to match the client's requests.

Sentence 2

By decision of the board of directors, the policy document has been rewritten.

Sentence 3

We cannot rewrite the meeting minutes for the purposes of the audit response.

Sentence 4

Key sections were rewritten to prevent misunderstanding.

Sentence 5

I rewrote the closing of my book report at the library.