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Definition of reprogram

reprogram

/ˌriːˈproʊɡræm/
(UK: reprogramme)
re · pro · gram
Adjective:reprogrammable
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Past Simple:reprogrammed
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Past Participle:reprogrammed
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Present Participle:reprogramming
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reprogram Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To program (a computer, electronic device, or automated system) again or differently.

Example

"The technician had to reprogram the security keypad after the company updated its access protocols."

2

To train or condition (a person, mindset, or biological cell) to behave, think, or function in a new way.

Example

"Cognitive behavioral therapy can help patients reprogram negative thought patterns over time."

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• Rhymes for reprogram

• Nearby Words

reproduction
reproductive
reproductively
reprogram
reprogrammable
reproof
repropose

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