reengineer

verb

re·​en·​gi·​neer (ˌ)rē-ˌen-jə-ˈnir How to pronounce reengineer (audio)
reengineered; reengineering; reengineers

transitive verb

1
: to engineer again or anew : redesign
reengineered the chassis
2
: to reorganize the operations of (an organization) so as to improve efficiency

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Instead, agencies can reengineer systems and training processes to ensure that more people can safely participate in space missions. Jesse Rhoades, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025 Critical thinking, the ability to reengineer processes when needed and the ability to manage that change effectively are also critical. Jeffrey Hammond, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 But digitalization is allowing organizations in the UK and Canada to reengineer these systems and processes, replacing them with agile digital services. Richard Hobbs, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 The latest plot twist in this enduring vehicle’s life story comes courtesy of its designer, Ian Callum, who was commissioned by a collector to reengineer one of the stunt cars into a road-legal example. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for reengineer

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reengineer was in 1889

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“Reengineer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reengineer. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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