Definition

To process something again, usually to make it usable or to improve it.

Example

The factory will reprocess the plastic waste into new products.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I read that we can reprocess plastic to help the environment.

That's interesting! How does that work exactly?

Well, they take old plastic and reprocess it into new products.

I love that idea; it really makes a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reprocess → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "process" (from Latin "processus", meaning a progression or advancement). The word "reprocess" means to process something again or to treat it anew.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') in a 'progression' ('process') — that's why reprocess means to process something again.

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