reverse-engineer

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Synonyms: reverse engineer

Antonyms: reverse engineer

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Verb

1. To [[derive]] or [[duplicate]] the [[design]], [[technical]] [[specification]]s, [[manufacturing]] [[method]]s, or [[functionality]] of an object by studying an existing [[product]], [[prototype]], etc.
2. To create or modify an [[implementation]] to better conform to a [[desired]] [[goal]].

Noun

1. A person who reverse-engineers products.

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