1. Changing a particular word or phrase
   "The lawyer suggested a recasting of the clause to avoid ambiguity";
   - rewording, rephrasing

1. Cast or model anew
   "She had to recast her image to please the electorate in her home state";
   - reforge, remodel
    
2. Cast again
   "The bell cracked and had to be recast";
   - remold [N. Amer], remould [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. (performing arts) cast again, in a different role
   "He was recast as Iago"

Derived forms: recastings

Type of: cast, make over, mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], redo, refashion, remake, revising, rewriting

Encyclopedia: Recasting