verb (third person singular present) / noun (plural)pl: rewrites (noun)
reescreve / reescritas
1. Writes again or in a different way; revises written material
The author rewrites the chapter to improve clarity.
O autor reescreve o capítulo para melhorar a clareza.
2. Changes the narrative or account of something
The government rewrites history in propaganda.
O governo reescreve a história na propaganda.
3. Noun: Multiple instances of revised written versions
The script went through several rewrites before filming.
O roteiro passou por várias reescritas antes da filmagem.
4. Modifies code or software to improve functionality
The developer rewrites the algorithm for better performance.
O desenvolvedor reescreve o algoritmo para melhor desempenho.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'rewrites' is common in publishing, journalism, software development, and creative industries. In Brazil, it's particularly used in telenovela and film production where scripts undergo multiple revisions. The phrase 'reescrever a história' (rewrite history) carries similar political and social weight in Portuguese-speaking countries as it does in English.
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