re-engineering

re·en·gi·neer

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-en-juh-neer]
- /reɪ -ˈnir-iŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-en-juh-neer]
- /reɪ -ˈnir-iŋ/

Definitions of re-engineering word

verb with object re-engineering to engineer anew: to reengineer a motor to make it more efficient. 1
noun Definition of re-engineering in Technology The examination and modification of a system to reconstitute it in a new form and the subsequent implementation of the new form. 1
noun re-engineering the restructuring of a company or part of its operations, esp by utilizing information technology 0
noun re-engineering (as modifier) 0

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Origin of re-engineering

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; re- + engineer

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Parts of speech for Re-engineering

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re-engineering popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.