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 Launcher app can be used to remap keys, set up macros and create shortcuts. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 South African regulators have given banks a 24-month window to remap capital models that use Moody’s South Africa ratings. Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 4 May 2026 The latest attempts to remap the South come after political battles have raged for months in other states. Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 May 2026 Its keystrokes are smooth and responsive, while also providing the ability to remap keys to suit your play style. George Yang, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 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 12 May. 2026.

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