reengineer

verb

re·​en·​gi·​neer (ˌ)rē-ˌen-jə-ˈnir How to pronounce reengineer (audio)
reengineered; reengineering; reengineers
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transitive verb

1
: to engineer again or anew : redesign
reengineered the chassis
2
: to reorganize the operations of (an organization) so as to improve efficiency

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Moore should take that as a mandate to reengineer this offense around a quarterback who could be a top NFL Draft pick two years from now. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2025 Jobs fully trusted Tim Cook to reengineer Apple’s global production process and supply chain. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 The tragedy has prompted locals to consider how to radically reengineer travel in ways that benefit the island beyond its economy. — John Wogan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2024 Egypt’s ability — with Chinese assistance — to reengineer its power sector could provide a template for the dozens of countries across the developing world that have been hit hard by the war in Iran. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reengineer

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reengineer was in 1889

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“Reengineer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reengineer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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