reverse-engineer

[ ri-vurs-en-juh-neer ]

verb (used with object)
  1. to study or analyze (a device, as a microchip for computers) in order to learn details of design, construction, and operation, perhaps to produce a copy or an improved version.

Origin of reverse-engineer

1
First recorded in 1955–60

Other words from reverse-engineer

  • reverse engineering, noun

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