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Topic: Computers

recompile

IPA: /ˌriːkəmˈpaɪl/

KK: /ˌriːˈkɒmpaɪl/

verb

Definition: To process and convert source code into a machine-readable format again after it has been changed or updated.

Example: After making changes to the code, I need to recompile the program to see the effects.

recomputation

IPA: /ˌriːkəmˈpjuːteɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːkəmˈpjuːteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act or process of calculating something again, often to correct or update the previous calculation.

Example: After the error was found, the team performed a recomputation of the data to ensure accuracy.

recompute

IPA: /ˌriːkəmˈpjuːt/

KK: /ˌriːkəmˈpjuːt/

verb

Definition: To calculate something again, often to correct or update the previous calculation.

Example: After finding an error in the data, we had to recompute the results.

reconfigure

IPA: /ˌriːkənˈfɪɡər/

KK: /ˌriːkənˈfɪɡər/

transitive verb

Definition: To change the arrangement or setup of something, often to improve its function or to adapt it to new requirements.

Example: The technician had to reconfigure the network settings to ensure better connectivity.

recursion

IPA: /rɪˈkɜːrʒən/

KK: /rɪˈkɜrʒən/

noun

Definition: A method in mathematics and computer science where a function or process repeats itself, using the results of previous steps to generate new results.

Example: In programming, recursion allows a function to call itself to solve complex problems more easily.

recursive

IPA: /rɪˈkɜːsɪv/

KK: /rɪˈkɜrsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a process that repeats itself or refers back to itself, often used in programming and mathematics.

Example: The recursive function calculates the factorial of a number by calling itself with a smaller number.

recursively

IPA: /rɪˈkɜːsɪvli/

KK: /rɪˈkɜrsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves repeating a process or referring back to itself.

Example: The function calls itself recursively to solve the problem more efficiently.

redirect

IPA: /ˌriːdaɪˈrɛkt/

KK: /ˈriːdaɪrɛkt/

noun

Definition: A process of directing someone or something to a different place or purpose.

Example: The website used a redirect to send users to the new page.

transitive verb

Definition: To change the direction or path of something, often to send it to a different place or purpose.

Example: The website will redirect you to the new page after a few seconds.

redisplay

IPA: /rɪˈdɪspleɪ/

KK: /rɪˈdɪspleɪ/

verb

Definition: To show something again after it has been hidden or removed from view.

Example: After making changes to the document, you need to redisplay it to see the updates.

reedit

IPA: /ˌriːˈɛdɪt/

KK: /ˈriːˌɛdɪt/

verb

Definition: To make changes or corrections to something that has already been edited, often to improve it or update it.

Example: After receiving feedback, I decided to reedit my essay before submitting it again.

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