reverse engineering

American  

[ri-vurs en-juh-neer-ing] / rɪˈvɜrs ˌɛn dʒəˈnɪər ɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of deconstructing and analyzing a device, a piece of software, or some other product, in order to understand its design or function and be able to produce something similar.

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Example Sentences

Upadhyay: Currently, there is no efficient way to verify the integrity of programs and compilers -- many of which are developed by third parties -- used by quantum computers at scale, which can leave users' sensitive corporate and personal information open to theft, tampering and reverse engineering.

From Science Daily

John Comiskey, founder of Reverse Engineering Finance, analyzed lenders with the largest percentage of underwater FHA mortgages that originated between 2022 and 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal

Biohacking covers a range of activities, from performing gene-editing in garages to synthesizing the ingredients of certain medicines or technologies and publishing DIY instructions on how to make them at home to reverse engineering vaccines.

From Salon

But Bogo calls it “Reverse Engineering.”

From Los Angeles Times

Bioengineering researcher Dr. Anirban Paul, first author of the paper, used reverse engineering to find a solution.

From Science Daily