REKEY

Etymology

Verb

rekey (third-person singular simple present rekeys, present participle rekeying, simple past and past participle rekeyed)

(computing) To enter information into a device, such as a keyboard or keypad, after it has been done at least once before.

To modify (a lock or its cylinder) to change which keys will open it.

(social science) To change the key or tenor of; to reframe.

Synonyms

• (enter information): reenter

• (enter information): reinput

Anagrams

• Kyree, keyer, reeky

Source: Wiktionary



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