Definition

To change or convert information into a different code or format, often for the purpose of updating or improving it.

Example

The software engineer had to recode the application to make it compatible with the new system.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you had to recode that old program for your project.

Yeah, it was a bit challenging, but I managed to figure it out.

That's impressive! Did you learn anything new while you recoded it?

Definitely! I picked up some new coding techniques along the way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recode → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "code" (from Latin "codex", meaning a book or a system of laws). The word "recode" means to encode something again or to change the coding of something.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') with a 'system' ('code') — that's why recode means to encode again.

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