Reprogrammed: meaning, definitions and examples
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reprogrammed
[ riːˈprəʊɡræm ]
technology related
Reprogrammed refers to the action of changing the programming of a device or system, often to improve its functionality or to adapt it for a different purpose. This can include altering software code or configuring hardware settings. Reprogramming can occur in various fields, including computer science, robotics, and telecommunications.
Synonyms
adjust, modify, reconfigure, update
Examples of usage
- The technician reprogrammed the robot to perform new tasks.
- After the software update, the device was successfully reprogrammed.
- They reprogrammed the car’s navigation system with new maps.
- The smart home device can be reprogrammed to recognize voice commands.
Translations
Translations of the word "reprogrammed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reprogramado
🇮🇳 पुनः प्रोग्राम किया गया
🇩🇪 reprogrammiert
🇮🇩 diprogram ulang
🇺🇦 перепрограмований
🇵🇱 przeprogramowany
🇯🇵 再プログラムされた
🇫🇷 reprogrammé
🇪🇸 reprogramado
🇹🇷 yeniden programlanmış
🇰🇷 재프로그래밍된
🇸🇦 معاد برمجته
🇨🇿 přeprogramován
🇸🇰 preprogramovaný
🇨🇳 重新编程的
🇸🇮 preprogramiran
🇮🇸 endurrónað
🇰🇿 қайта бағдарламаланған
🇬🇪 ახალი პროგრამა გაწვდილი
🇦🇿 yenidən proqramlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 reprogramado
Etymology
The term 'reprogrammed' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back', and the word 'program', which originates from the Greek word 'programma', meaning 'a written public notice'. The concept of programming first emerged in the early 20th century with the development of computer science and has evolved significantly with technology. As computers became more integrated into daily life, the need for reprogramming became essential to enhance performance, fix bugs, and adapt systems to new requirements. This has been particularly relevant in software development and hardware configurations throughout the digital age.