/ ˌriːˈraɪt; NAmE / verb
( re·wrote / -ˈrəʊt; NAmE -ˈroʊt/, re·writ·ten / -ˈrɪtn; NAmE /) [ vn ] to write sth again in a different way, usually in order to improve it or because there is some new information :
I intend to rewrite the story for younger children.
This essay will have to be completely rewritten.
an attempt to rewrite history (= to present historical events in a way that shows or proves what you want them to)
► re·write / ˈriːraɪt/ noun