Remap: meaning, definitions and examples

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remap

 

[ ˌriːˈmæp ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

reassign location

To remap means to redefine or change the mapping of something, especially in terms of location or position. It often refers to altering the layout or function of a system or a set of data.

Synonyms

reassign, redesignate, reorganize

Examples of usage

  • The software allows users to remap the keyboard layout to suit their preferences.
  • They decided to remap the district boundaries after the census.
  • The developer had to remap the game's controls for better accessibility.
Context #2 | Verb

reallocate resources

In a more abstract sense, to remap can also mean to allocate resources or responsibilities to different areas or topics, indicating a strategic shift.

Synonyms

reallocate, redistribute

Examples of usage

  • Our team needs to remap its priorities after the recent changes in management.
  • The project manager had to remap the budget to address unforeseen expenses.

Translations

Translations of the word "remap" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remapear

🇮🇳 पुनर्निर्माण करना

🇩🇪 neu anordnen

🇮🇩 memetakan ulang

🇺🇦 переналаштувати

🇵🇱 przemapować

🇯🇵 再マッピングする

🇫🇷 remapper

🇪🇸 remapear

🇹🇷 yeniden haritalamak

🇰🇷 재매핑하다

🇸🇦 إعادة تخطيط

🇨🇿 přemapovat

🇸🇰 prerámovať

🇨🇳 重新映射

🇸🇮 ponovno preslikati

🇮🇸 endurita

🇰🇿 қайта картаға түсіру

🇬🇪 გადახედვა

🇦🇿 yenidən xəritələşdirmək

🇲🇽 remapear

Etymology

The term 'remap' combines the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'anew', with the word 'map', which originates from the Latin word 'mappa', meaning 'napkin' or 'cloth'. In its modern usage, particularly in the context of computing and data management, 'remap' has evolved to signify the act of reconfiguring layouts, paths, or assignments. The term has been increasingly utilized in technology sectors where user interfaces, resources, and data are frequently adapted or optimized for better performance. As systems have grown more complex, the concept of remapping has become essential in ensuring that users can customize their interactions effectively.