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Definition of remap

remap

/ˌriːˈmæp/
re · map
Plural:remaps
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Adjective:remappable
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Past Simple:remapped
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Past Participle:remapped
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Present Participle:remapping
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remap Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To assign to a new function, location, or value (especially of computer memory addresses, keyboard keys, or engine control parameters).

Example

"Many gamers remap the default keyboard controls to make complex actions easier to reach."

2

To map again or differently, such as a geographical area, a chromosome, or a conceptual layout.

Example

"Cartographers had to remap the coastline after the severe storm altered the barrier islands."

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• noun

1

An act or instance of mapping something again, or of reassigning controls, memory addresses, or engine parameters in a computer or electronic control unit.

Example

"The mechanic suggested an engine remap to improve the vehicle's fuel efficiency and torque."

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• Rhymes for remap

• Nearby Words

remake
remand
remanufacture
remap
remark
remarkability
remarkable

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Remap. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/remap
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