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refactorization Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: R AH0 F AE1 K T ER0 AH0 Z EY1 SH AH0 N

What Does Refactorization Mean?

Refactorization is used as a noun meaning A split into constituent parts after a previous combination. It can also mean A false etymology derived from rebracketing.

Refactorization Definition (Noun)

  1. A split into constituent parts after a previous combination.
  2. A false etymology derived from rebracketing.

    The word burger is part of a refactorization of Hamburger (originally Hamburg + er).

  3. A rewriting of computer code to improve its readability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour, thus making it easier to maintain; a refactoring.

    An objective of refactorization is to clear up the global scope of all the library variables, functions and objects.

  4. A second or subsequent factorization.

Synonyms of Refactorization

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Antonyms of Refactorization

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Refactorization in a Sentence

The word burger is part of a refactorization of Hamburger (originally Hamburg + er).

An objective of refactorization is to clear up the global scope of all the library variables, functions and objects.

Another objective of refactorization is to factor out repeated coding patterns into new abstractions and thus avoid their repetition resulting in less code to maintain.

Word Forms & Grammar

refactorization (countable and uncountable, plural refactorizations)

Origin of Refactorization

From re- + factorization.

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