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Reprocessed: meaning, definitions and examples

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reprocessed

 

[ ˌriːˈprɔːsɛst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

technical process

Reprocessed refers to the act of processing something again, typically to improve its quality or to enable its reuse. This term is often used in contexts such as recycling materials, rethinking procedures in manufacturing, or reconditioning products.

Synonyms

recycled, refurbished, restored.

Examples of usage

  • The factory reprocessed the plastic waste into new products.
  • After the initial tests, the data was reprocessed for accuracy.
  • The team reprocessed the film to enhance its visual quality.

Translations

Translations of the word "reprocessed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reprocessado

🇮🇳 पुनः संसाधित

🇩🇪 reprozessiert

🇮🇩 diproses ulang

🇺🇦 перероблений

🇵🇱 przetworzony ponownie

🇯🇵 再処理された

🇫🇷 retraité

🇪🇸 reprocesado

🇹🇷 yeniden işlenmiş

🇰🇷 재처리된

🇸🇦 معالج مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu zpracovaný

🇸🇰 znovu spracovaný

🇨🇳 重新处理的

🇸🇮 ponovno obdelan

🇮🇸 endurskilinn

🇰🇿 қайта өңделген

🇬🇪 გადამუშავებული

🇦🇿 təkrar işlənmiş

🇲🇽 reprocesado

Etymology

The term 'reprocessed' is derived from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'anew', combined with the word 'process', which comes from the Latin 'processus', meaning 'a going forward'. The concept of reprocessing has its roots in industrial practices, where materials are often not discarded but instead put through a process to give them new life and functionality. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a variety of contexts, from manufacturing to digital data management, highlighting the importance of sustainability and efficiency in modern practices. The growing awareness of environmental concerns has further popularized the practice of reprocessing various materials, making it an essential part of contemporary resource management.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,398 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.