recompile

verb

UK /ˌriːkəmˈpaɪl/

US /ˌriːkəmˈpaɪl/

To put something together again in a new way.

The programmer had to recompile the code after fixing the bug.

SYNONYMS

rebuild reassemble reconstruct regenerate reprocess

RELATED WORDS

compile compiler code build source

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To gather and organize information again into a single collection.

She had to recompile all the survey results after the new data arrived.

3. To translate a computer program's source code into machine code again.

After editing the source file, he recompiled the program to test the changes.

4. To collect and arrange material again into a book or list.

The editor recompiled the anthology with three additional stories.