remap

verb

re·​map (ˌ)rē-ˈmap How to pronounce remap (audio)
remapped; remapping; remaps

transitive verb

: to map again
also : to lay out in a new pattern

Examples of remap in a Sentence

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The Indiana House passed the map with a 57-41 vote, which remaps Indianapolis into four districts to help Republicans win all nine Indiana congressional seats. Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025 Easy fix to just remap the channel though. New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025 Instead of redistricting, both Illinois and Texas need remap reform. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 Because of its unique design, any user will have to remap their muscle memory. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for remap

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of remap was in 1931

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“Remap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remap. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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