What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reprogramming
Example
The software engineer spent hours reprogramming the code to fix the bug. [reprogramming: verb]
Example
The scientists are working on reprogramming cells to treat genetic diseases. [reprogramming: gerund or present participle]
recoding
Example
The translator is recoding the text from English to Spanish. [recoding: verb]
Example
The database administrator is recoding the system to use a more efficient data structure. [recoding: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reprogramming is more commonly used than recoding in the context of computer science and genetics. Recoding is used in various fields such as data management, linguistics, and software development.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between reprogramming and recoding?
Both reprogramming and recoding are technical terms and are typically used in formal contexts.
