reconfigure

American  

[ree-kuhn-fig-yer] / ˌri kənˈfɪg yər /

verb (used with object)

reconfigured, reconfiguring

1. to change the shape or formation of; remodel; restructure.

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reconfigure British  

/ ˌriːkənˈfɪɡə /

verb

1. (tr) to rearrange the elements or settings of (a system, device, computer application, etc)

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Other Word Forms

• reconfiguration noun

Etymology

Origin of reconfigure

1965–70; re- + configure, by back formation from configuration

Example Sentences

An Australian supermarket chain had to reconfigure its AI assistant, named Olive, after customers said it kept claiming to be human and even complained about its mother.

From BBC

AI doesn’t understand how to go in and reconfigure an entire insurance process claims management system.

From Barron's

Earlier this decade, Canada provided the equivalent of just over 1 billion Canadian dollars, or the equivalent of $731 million, to the automaker to reconfigure the Brampton plant and maintain production in Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal

As companies reconfigure their business models, their leaders should be mindful of coming fiscal and monetary policy shifts.

From Barron's

"We're in the final six months of our Amazon accelerated glide down plan and for the full year 2026, we intend to glide down another million pieces per day while continuing to reconfigure our network," said chief executive Carol Tome.

From BBC

Related Words

• rearrange
• reconstruct
• redesign
• reform
• reshape