Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reindex
verb
ˌriːˈɪndɛks
Definition
To create a new index for a dataset or system, often improving access speed and organization.
Examples
- After updating the database, we decided to reindex the tables to improve query performance.
- Reindexing the array allowed the program to run more efficiently.
- The software automatically reindexes files to maintain optimal performance.
Meaning
Reindexing is the process of reconstructing or updating the indexes for data structures in computing to enhance performance and retrieval efficiency.
Synonyms
- rearrange
- update
- restructure
