Reconvert: meaning, definitions and examples

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reconvert

 

[ ˌriːkənˈvɜːrt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

data processing

To reconvert means to convert something back to its original form or format after it has undergone a transformation. This process is often used in computing and data management, where files or data formats might change for compatibility or efficiency reasons. Reconversion can be necessary when a certain format becomes obsolete or when the original data is required again. It is essential in ensuring that data integrity is maintained throughout various conversions.

Synonyms

convert back, reconvert back, retransform

Examples of usage

  • I need to reconvert the file to its original format.
  • The team decided to reconvert the images after noticing quality loss.
  • Can you reconvert the audio back to MP3?
  • It's important to reconvert the data before the final analysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "reconvert" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconverter

🇮🇳 फिर से परिवर्तित करना

🇩🇪 rekonvertieren

🇮🇩 rekonversi

🇺🇦 переконвертувати

🇵🇱 rekonwertować

🇯🇵 再変換する

🇫🇷 reconvertir

🇪🇸 reconversión

🇹🇷 yeniden dönüştürmek

🇰🇷 재변환하다

🇸🇦 إعادة تحويل

🇨🇿 rekonvertovat

🇸🇰 rekonvertovať

🇨🇳 重新转换

🇸🇮 rekonvertirati

🇮🇸 endurreikna

🇰🇿 қайта түрлендіру

🇬🇪 მეორე გადაყვანა

🇦🇿 yenidən çevirmək

🇲🇽 reconvertir

Etymology

The term 'reconvert' is derived from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back', and the root word 'convert', which originates from the Latin 'convertere', meaning 'to turn around'. The prefix emphasizes the act of returning to a previous state, while 'convert' denotes change or transformation. This term started gaining traction in the late 20th century with the advent of digital technology and the increasing frequency of data format changes. The necessity for reconversion became more prevalent as computers and software evolved, requiring users to adapt and revert data to fit new systems or formats. Over time, 'reconvert' has found applications beyond computing, such as in areas like finance and media, where original formats must be restored for clarity or compliance.