Reprogram: meaning, definitions and examples

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reprogram

 

[ ˌriːˈprəʊɡræm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer programming

To reprogram means to change or modify the programming of a computer or a device. This can include altering existing software or installing new software to perform different tasks or functions. Reprogramming is often required to update systems to improve performance or to incorporate new features.

Synonyms

adapt, reconfigure, remodel

Examples of usage

  • The engineer had to reprogram the robot to enhance its functionality.
  • After the security breach, the team decided to reprogram the entire database.
  • To improve user experience, developers will reprogram the app with new features.

Translations

Translations of the word "reprogram" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reprogramar

🇮🇳 फिर से प्रोग्राम करना

🇩🇪 reprogrammieren

🇮🇩 memrogram ulang

🇺🇦 перепрограмувати

🇵🇱 przeprogramować

🇯🇵 再プログラムする

🇫🇷 reprogrammer

🇪🇸 reprogramar

🇹🇷 yeniden programlamak

🇰🇷 재프로그래밍하다

🇸🇦 إعادة برمجة

🇨🇿 přeprogramovat

🇸🇰 preprogramovať

🇨🇳 重新编程

🇸🇮 preprogramirati

🇮🇸 endurprógrammera

🇰🇿 қайталауға бағдарламалау

🇬🇪 მორიგება

🇦🇿 təkrar proqramlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 reprogramar

Etymology

The term 'reprogram' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning to do again, and 'program', which originates from the Greek word 'programma', meaning a written public notice, and later came to refer to a set of instructions for computers. It became popular in the field of computer science in the late 20th century as technology advanced and the need for software updates and modifications became apparent. Over time, the concept of reprogramming has expanded beyond just computers to include various electronic devices, robotics, and systems, reflecting the evolving nature of technology and software development.