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rekey

American  
[ree-kee] / riˈki /

verb (used with object)

rekeyed, rekeying

  1. to fit with different pins and a different key.

  2. Computers. to keyboard (data) again.

Etymology

Origin of rekey

re- + key 1

Example Sentences

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I don’t care if you have to rekey your house.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2020

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