redoes

Redo is a term used to indicate the act of doing something again, or the result of such an act. As a verb, redo means to perform again or to correct and improve an earlier version. As a noun, a redo refers to the act of redoing or to a new version produced after redoing. The third-person singular present tense is redoes, and the plural form redos is used for multiple instances of redoing.

Etymology and form: Redoes derives from the prefix re- meaning again and the verb do; the formation is a straightforward English compound and has been in regular use since the early modern period. The word is commonly found in both spoken and written English across various domains.

Contexts and usage: In construction and design, a redo describes renovations or revisions to plans or completed work, such as a kitchen redo or a room redo. In software and computing, redo is a command that re-applies the action most recently undone; typical interfaces support Undo and Redo via keyboard shortcuts such as Ctrl+Z for undo and Ctrl+Y or Ctrl+Shift+Z for redo. In film and media production, a redo or reshoot refers to shooting scenes again to improve performances, lighting, or effects. In education and testing, many institutions allow a redo or retake of an exam or assignment, often under specific conditions or with separate scoring.

Usage notes: Redo is used as both a verb and a noun, with hyphenation varying by style guide (re-do is still seen in some sources). The meaning is usually clear from context, and the term appears across professional and everyday contexts to describe repetition for correction or improvement. Related concepts include undo, remaking, reshoot, and do-over.