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Topic: Computers

reentrant

IPA: /rɪˈɛntrənt/

KK: /riˈɛntrənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is designed to allow reentry or is directed inward.

Example: The reentrant design of the building allows for better airflow.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that reenters or returns, often used in contexts like programming or geometry to describe angles or shapes that come back into a previous area.

Example: The reentrant in the design allowed for better flow of the water in the garden.

reflow

IPA: /rɪˈfloʊ/

KK: /rɪˈfloʊ/

verb

Definition: To make something flow again or to change the arrangement of text in a document so that it fits better with other elements.

Example: After making changes to the document, I had to reflow the text to ensure it looked good.

reformat

IPA: /ˌriːˈfɔːmæt/

KK: /riˈfɔːmæt/

verb

Definition: To change the way something is arranged or organized, often by removing the old format and applying a new one.

Example: I need to reformat my computer to improve its performance.

reformatted

IPA: /ˌriːˈfɔːrmætɪd/

KK: /riˈfɔrmætɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been changed in format or structure.

Example: The reformatted document was much easier to read than the original.

verb

Definition: To change the format or arrangement of something, often to make it suitable for a different purpose or to improve its appearance.

Example: She reformatted the document to make it easier to read.

reimage

IPA: /ˈriːɪmɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈriːˌɪmɪdʒ/

verb

Definition: To replace the operating system on a computer with a preconfigured version, often to solve issues or restore functionality.

Example: The IT department decided to reimage the computers to fix the software problems.

reindex

IPA: /ˌriːˈɪndɛks/

KK: /riˈɪndɛks/

verb

Definition: To create a new index or update an existing one, often in a database or a list.

Example: After adding new data, we need to reindex the database to ensure everything is organized properly.

reinstall

IPA: /ˌriːɪnˈstɔːl/

KK: /riˈɪnˌstɔl/

verb

Definition: To install something again after it has been removed or is not working properly.

Example: I had to reinstall the software after it crashed.

reinstallation

IPA: /ˌriːɪnˈstɔːleɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːɪnˈstɔːlˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of installing something again, usually software or a system, after it has been removed or has stopped working properly.

Example: After the software crashed, I had to do a reinstallation to get it working again.

relink

IPA: /ˈriːlɪŋk/

KK: /ˈriːlɪŋk/

verb

Definition: To connect or join something again after it has been disconnected.

Example: After the internet went down, I had to relink the router to the modem.

reload

IPA: /rɪˈloʊd/

KK: /rɪˈloʊd/

verb

Definition: To load something again, such as a webpage or a program, so that it is updated or refreshed.

Example: I need to reload the webpage to see the latest updates.

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