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rename

Pronunciation: [riːˈneɪm]

Word

Learn how to use rename in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “language”

(verb) to change the name of something or someone. When you rename something, you give it a new name instead of the old one.

Example

She decided to rename her pet turtle from 'Shelly' to 'Speedy'.

Example

He didn’t rename his book even though he thought the title was boring.

Example

What will you rename your soccer team after the tournament?

Context: “technology”

(verb) to change the file name on a computer or device. This means you are giving the file a new name to make it easier to find or understand.

Example

I will rename my document to 'Project Plan' so I can locate it quickly.

Example

She forgot to rename her file and now it’s still called 'Untitled'.

Example

How do I rename a file on my computer?

How to pronounce rename

Pronunciation: [riːˈneɪm]

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