English Explanatory Dictionary

refactor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To rewrite existing source code in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour.
  2. 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.
noun
  1. The process by which source code is refactored.

Word forms

refactor refactors refactoring refactored

Etymology

From re- + factor.

Derived words

refactorability refactorable refactorer unrefactored
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