I checked a few (https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rewrite) they all seem to indicate that it's writing something again. Some included revise as a synonym, but the parent said "complete rewrite" which would exclude that. Otherwise where is the cut off line? Can I rewrite 1% and call something a rewrite?
I never knew the definition of rewrite would be so controversial.
I never knew the definition of rewrite would be so controversial.