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reverse-engineer

re·verse-en·gi·neer
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-vurs-en-juh-neer]
    • /rɪˈvɜrs ˌen-jə-ˈnir/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-vurs-en-juh-neer]
    • /rɪˈvɜrs ˌen-jə-ˈnir/

Definition of reverse-engineer word

  • verb with object reverse-engineer to study or analyze (a device, as a microchip for computers) in order to learn details of design, construction, and operation, perhaps to produce a copy or an improved version. 1

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reverse-engineer popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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