remodel
UK: /ˌriːˈmɒd.əl/ | US: /ˌriːˈmɑː.dəl/
vt. to change the structure, form, or appearance of something, especially a building
vt. to reconstruct or reorganize a system or process
n. an instance of remodeling (e.g., a home remodel)
The word "remodel" combines the Latin prefix "re-" (meaning "again") with "model," derived from the Latin "modulus" (a small measure or standard). "Model" evolved through Italian "modello" and French "modelle," retaining the core idea of a structural template. Thus, "remodel" literally means "to shape again," reflecting its modern usage in construction and systemic redesign.
They decided to remodel the kitchen to create an open-plan layout.
The company is remodeling its customer service approach for better efficiency.
After the flood, the entire house needed to be remodeled.
The remodel of the historic theater preserved its original facade.
She hired an architect to help remodel her office space.