"refactorization" meaning in All languages combined

See refactorization on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: refactorizations [plural]
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  1. A split into constituent parts after a previous combination. Tags: countable, uncountable
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  2. (linguistics) A false etymology derived from rebracketing. Tags: countable, uncountable
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  3. (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. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-refactorization-en-noun-Byb1RL3e Categories (other): Software, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages using etymon with no ID, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 5 37 50 8 Disambiguation of Pages using etymon with no ID: 7 34 52 7 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 4 39 53 4 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 4 38 54 4 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software
  4. (mathematics) A second or subsequent factorization. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-refactorization-en-noun-9Uj2iO94 Categories (other): Mathematics Topics: mathematics, sciences

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