Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reimage

verb

/reɪˈɪmɪdʒ/

Definition

To create a new image of a system or device, typically used in the context of restoring software systems or reinstalling an operating system.

Examples

The IT team decided to reimage the computers to ensure they were running the latest software version.
After the virus attack, they had no choice but to reimage the system to restore functionality.

Meaning

Reimaging refers to the process of taking an existing image (copy) of a computer’s hard drive or a device’s storage and deploying it to overwrite the system with a fresh setup, which can include an operating system and installed software applications.