refactor
To rewrite existing source code in order to improve its readability, reusability or…To rewrite existing source code in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour.
» According to our Standard Operating Procedure (S.O.P.), Tom should have refactored the critical code that caused this error.
Meaning
2 sensesTo rewrite existing source code in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour.
The code works, but I must refactor it before it is production quality.
To rewrite existing text in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without intentionally affecting its meaning. Similar to, but sometimes involving more extensive restructuring than, copy editing.
Examples
1 sentencesAccording to our Standard Operating Procedure (S.O.P.), Tom should have refactored the critical code that caused this error.
Translations
2 languagesForms
refactors, refactoring, refactored, refactored| Base form | refactor · to refactor |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | refactors |
| Present participle | refactoring |
| Past simple | refactored |
| Past participle | refactored |
regular · Lesson
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle