refactorization

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Synonyms: factorization

Antonyms: factorization

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Noun

1. A [[split]] into [[constituent]] parts after a previous [[combine|combination]].
2. {{lb|en|linguistics}} A false [[etymology]] derived from [[rebracketing]].
3. {{lb|en|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]].
4. {{lb|en|mathematics}} A second or subsequent [[factorization]].

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