reverse-engineer
To derive or duplicate the design, technical specifications, manufacturing methods, or…To derive or duplicate the design, technical specifications, manufacturing methods, or functionality of an object by studying an existing product, prototype, etc.
Meaning
2 sensesTo derive or duplicate the design, technical specifications, manufacturing methods, or functionality of an object by studying an existing product, prototype, etc.
To create or modify an implementation to better conform to a desired goal.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Back-formation from reverse engineering.Back-formation from reverse engineering.
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Forms
reverse-engineers, reverse-engineering, reverse-engineered, reverse-engineered| Base form | reverse-engineer · to reverse-engineer |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | reverse-engineers |
| Present participle | reverse-engineering |
| Past simple | reverse-engineered |
| Past participle | reverse-engineered |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
3 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
See also
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