reengineer

verb

re·​en·​gi·​neer (ˌ)rē-ˌen-jə-ˈnir 

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

Examples of reengineer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Some companies can reengineer the workplace to accommodate aging workers. —Jonathan Woetzel, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2015

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reengineer

• charioteer
• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere