reformulations
New ways stated
Reformulations are new ways of expressing or presenting something.
A scientist might offer several reformulations of a hypothesis to make it testable.
A lawyer reformulates an argument after objections.
The term implies the core content remains while its form changes: His reformulations of the question didn't help clarify what he actually wanted to know.
Restating in different terms
- rephrasingRestating in other words
- redraftingRewriting to improve
- rewritingComposing text anew
- amendmentChange to official text
modification · alteration · adjustment · correction · clarification · refinement · editing · emendation
Act of changing states
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
- transmutationComplete change of form
- reconstitutionRestoring original form
- reconfigurationChanging arrangement of parts
restructuring · overhaul · reshaping · remodeling · reinvention · reimagining · rethinking · reconceptualization
Maximizing efficiency or performance
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- refinementElegance of manner
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- bettermentEnhancement of condition
strengthening · fine-tuning · tweaking · polishing · perfecting · honing · sharpening · streamlining
Change to official text
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
- draftPreliminary version of text
framework · guideline · statute · provision · clause · mandate · directive · ordinance
Elements merging progressively
- blendingCombining into uniformity
- reconstitutionRestoring original form
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- mixtureCombined but unbonded substances
preparation · dosage · pharmaceutical · drug-delivery · encapsulation · emulsion · suspension · tablet
rewording
Restating in different terms
- rephrasingRestating in other words
- redraftingRewriting to improve
- rewritingComposing text anew
amendment · modification · alteration · adjustment · correction · clarification · refinement · editing · emendation · recasting
conversion
Act of changing states
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
- transmutationComplete change of form
- reconstitutionRestoring original form
reconfiguration · restructuring · overhaul · reshaping · remodeling · reinvention · reimagining · rethinking · reconceptualization · adaptation
optimization
Maximizing efficiency or performance
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- refinementElegance of manner
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
betterment · strengthening · fine-tuning · tweaking · polishing · perfecting · honing · sharpening · streamlining · debugging
amendment
Change to official text
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
draft · framework · guideline · statute · provision · clause · mandate · directive · ordinance · bill
compounding
Elements merging progressively
- blendingCombining into uniformity
- reconstitutionRestoring original form
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
mixture · preparation · dosage · pharmaceutical · drug-delivery · encapsulation · emulsion · suspension · tablet · capsule
- pharmaceuticalsanalgesics, medicines, anesthetics, pills, acetaminophen