revamping
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈvæmpɪŋ/
KK: /rɪˈvæmpɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A process of making changes or improvements to something, often to update or modernize it.
Example
The company is focusing on the revamping of its marketing strategy to attract more customers.
Conversation
Have you heard about the plans for revamping the community park?
Yeah, I think it's a great idea to make it more inviting.
I agree! It's been looking a bit outdated for a while now.
Definitely! I can't wait to see what they come up with.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
overhaul
renovation
revitalization
Antonyms
deterioration
decline
degradation
verb
Definition
To make changes or improvements to something, often to update or modernize it.
Example
The company is revamping its website to attract more customers.
Tense Forms
Past: revamped
Past Participle: revamped
Conversation
I heard they are revamping the whole park next month.
Really? That sounds exciting! What changes are they planning?
They want to add new benches and some playground equipment.
Root Explanation
Revamping is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "vamp" (from the verb "vamp" which means to patch or repair, originally from the French "vampe" meaning the upper part of a boot). The word "revamping" means to repair or improve something again, often in a significant way.
Memory Tip
Think of 'doing something again' ('re-') to 'patch or repair' ('vamp') — that's why revamping means to improve or update something.
Visually Confused Words
ramping
cramping
raping