Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

re-engineer

verb

/ˌriːˈɛn.dʒɪ.nɪr/

Definition

To redesign or restructure something, especially a process or system, to improve efficiency, functionality, or quality.

Examples

The company decided to re-engineer its supply chain to reduce costs and increase delivery speed.
After the audit, the team chose to re-engineer the software to fix the identified security vulnerabilities.

Meaning

Re-engineering refers to the practice of revisiting and altering existing systems, processes, or products to enhance performance and meet new requirements.