Refactorization
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Refactorization is a noun meaning A split into constituent parts after a previous combination.
Meaning
A split into constituent parts after a previous combination.
More Meanings
- (linguistics) A false etymology derived from rebracketing.
- (mathematics) A second or subsequent factorization.
- (software) 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.
Example Sentences
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
- refactorizations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include refactorisation, rebifurcation, synthesis, recomposition, resplicing, companization.
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