Definition

The process of changing or adjusting the way something is organized or represented.

Example

The remapping of the data helped improve the accuracy of the analysis.

Conversation

I heard they're doing some remapping of the bus routes next month.

Really? That could make getting around a lot easier.

Yeah, I hope they include the new neighborhoods in the remapping.

Me too! It would be nice to have better access to everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To change the mapping or arrangement of something, often used in contexts like data or graphics.

Example

The software allows users to remap the keys on their keyboard for better accessibility.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you tried remapping the controls on your game console?

Not yet, but I heard it makes a big difference.

Yeah, I did it last week and it really improved my gameplay.

Root Explanation

Remapping → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "mapping" (from the root "map" which comes from Latin "mappa", meaning cloth or napkin, used in the sense of a representation of an area). The word "remapping" means to create a new map or representation again, often used in contexts like changing the layout or configuration of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 're-' meaning again, and 'mapping' as creating a representation. So, remapping is like creating a new representation again.

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