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recast

/ɹiːˈkæst/

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noun

The act or process of recasting.

Examples :

"The actor's sudden illness required a quick recast of the play's lead role. "

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noun

An utterance translated into another grammatical form.

Examples :

"The teacher asked for a recast of the question to make it a statement. "

grammar linguistics word

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verb

To cast or throw again.

Examples :

"The teacher recast the question to make it easier for the students to understand. "

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verb

To mould again.

Examples :

"The whole bell had to be recast although it had only one tiny, hardly visible crack."

material process action

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verb

To reproduce in a new form.

Examples :

"The director decided to recast the lead actress because she wasn't right for the part. "

style art media literature

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verb

To assign (roles in a play or performance) to different actors.

Examples :

"Due to the lead actor's illness, the director had to recast the role of Romeo. "

entertainment stage media art action

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verb

To assign (actors) to different roles.

Examples :

"She was recast as the villain."

entertainment stage art