noun
reprogramming
Reprogramming (noun) means the act of giving a system or device new instructions. Example: “The factory shut down briefly for reprogramming of its assembly robots.”
noun
1
The act of giving a system or device new instructions.
"The factory shut down briefly for reprogramming of its assembly robots."
2
In biology, the resetting of DNA markers during early development.
"Cellular reprogramming allows a mature cell to behave like a stem cell again."
How to use reprogramming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of resetting or rewriting instructions, in machines or in biology.
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Word forms
- Plural
- reprogrammings
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What does “reprogramming” mean?
The word “reprogramming” means the act of giving a system or device new instructions. In plain terms, the process of resetting or rewriting instructions, in machines or in biology.
How do you use “reprogramming” in a sentence?
Here is “reprogramming” used in a sentence: “The factory shut down briefly for reprogramming of its assembly robots.”
What part of speech is “reprogramming”?
“Reprogramming” is a noun.
How many meanings does “reprogramming” have?
“Reprogramming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of giving a system or device new instructions.
