Redoing

Redoing is the act of doing something again, often to correct errors, improve quality, or replace a prior version. The term can function as a noun (a redo) or as a verb form (redoing). It derives from the prefix re- meaning again, combined with do, and is used across everyday speech and specialized contexts.

Common contexts for redoing include home improvement, arts and media, and education. In home projects, redoing a room or area entails renovation, sometimes following design changes, defects, or budget adjustments. In film, television, and music, redos may involve reshoots, re-edits, or revised performances to address issues with pacing, continuity, or quality. In education, students may be allowed to redo assignments or exams to demonstrate improved understanding or mastery, subject to policy limits.

In project management and manufacturing, redoing can imply rework or a restart of work scope, which often carries additional costs and schedule impacts. In computing and user interfaces, redo refers to an action that re-applies a previously undone operation, as part of the undo/redo mechanism that supports iterative editing.

Compared with related terms, a redo emphasizes repeating or updating something that already exists, rather than creating something entirely new. Revisions, remakes, or reworks explore similar ideas but focus on adjustments, recreations, or defect corrections in different contexts.

See also: revision, remake, rework, renovation, update.