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repurposing

/rɪˈpɜːrspoʊzɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does repurposing mean?

noun

The act of giving a new purpose or use to something, especially something that was previously discarded or unused.

Example

"The artist's studio was filled with old furniture that she had repurposed into unique pieces of art."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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