rephrasing
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1. rephrasing - Noun
2. rephrasing - Verb
Meaning
changing a particular word or phrase
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Avoiding split infinitives Writers who avoid splitting infinitives either place the splitting element elsewhere in the sentence or reformulate the sentence, perhaps rephrasing it without an infinitive and thus avoiding the issue.
In politics Doublespeak is often used to avoid answering questions or to avoid the public's questions without directly stating that the specific politician is ignoring or rephrasing the question.
If you are asked to repeat yourself several times, try rephrasing your sentence instead of becoming frustrated.
Paraphrasing or rephrasing statements and speeches was acceptable, as was arranging events in thematic rather than chronological order.