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Rerunning: meaning, definitions and examples

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rerunning

 

[ ˌriːˈrʌnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer processes

Rerunning refers to the act of executing a process, program, or command again, typically to troubleshoot issues or to obtain updated results. In computing, this may involve rerunning a script, a system test, or a software program after changes have been made or errors have been found.

Synonyms

execute again, repeat, reperform

Examples of usage

  • I am rerunning the simulation to check for any discrepancies.
  • After fixing the bug, we need to rerun the application.
  • The developer is rerunning the test cases to validate the code changes.

Translations

Translations of the word "rerunning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reanálise

🇮🇳 दोबारा चलाना

🇩🇪 erneutes Ausführen

🇮🇩 menjalankan lagi

🇺🇦 перезапуск

🇵🇱 ponowne uruchomienie

🇯🇵 再実行

🇫🇷 réexécution

🇪🇸 reejecución

🇹🇷 yeniden çalıştırma

🇰🇷 재실행

🇸🇦 إعادة التشغيل

🇨🇿 znovu spuštění

🇸🇰 opätovné spustenie

🇨🇳 重新运行

🇸🇮 ponovno izvajanje

🇮🇸 endurkeyrslu

🇰🇿 қайта іске қосу

🇬🇪 მეორედ გაწვდვა

🇦🇿 təkrar icra

🇲🇽 reejecución

Etymology

The term 'rerun' is a compound verb formed by the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', combined with the base word 'run', which comes from Old English 'runnan', meaning 'to flow' or 'to run'. This usage in the context of tasks and programs emerged with the growth of computing technology in the mid-20th century. As computing evolved, the term became more prevalent in software development, testing, and data processing environments where programs and tests are often executed multiple times to ensure accuracy and performance. The emergence of agile development methodologies further popularized the need for rerunning processes, as iterative testing became a standard practice. Today, 'rerunning' is a common term in both technical and non-technical realms, relating to any action that involves repeating a process.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,533, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.