Rekey
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Rekey is a verb meaning (computing) To enter information into a device, such as a keyboard or keypad, after it has been done at least once before.
Meaning
(computing) To enter information into a device, such as a keyboard or keypad, after it has been done at least once before.
More Meanings
- To modify (a lock or its cylinder) to change which keys will open it.
- (social sciences) To change the key or tenor of; to reframe.
Example Sentences
She had to rekey the security code.
Word Forms
- rekeys
- rekeying
- rekeyed
Synonyms for rekey
Depending on context, synonyms include reenter, reinput.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rekeyboard, retype, reinput, reprogram, recode, rerecord.
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