remap

verb

re·​map (ˌ)rē-ˈmap How to pronounce remap (audio)
remapped; remapping; remaps

transitive verb

: to map again
also : to lay out in a new pattern

Examples of remap in a Sentence

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That, in turn, helped cities in China remap their bus stops for better transit efficiency. David Austin, Fortune Asia, 1 Aug. 2024 The customizable Gaming Mode is entered with a dedicated button to remap certain commands. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 9 July 2024 Switch to range mode, and clutches disconnect the front permanent magnet synchronous motor and remap the throttle pedal for better efficiency. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 30 June 2024 There's a Normal drive mode and an Econ mode that remaps the throttle and reduces the air conditioning's power use. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 11 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for remap 

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of remap was in 1931

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“Remap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remap. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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