rekey

verb

Meaning

To enter information into a device, such as a keyboard or keypad, after it has been done at least once before.
To modify (a lock or its cylinder) to change which keys will open it.
To change the key or tenor of; to reframe.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

rekeyboard(English)retype(English)reinput(English)reprogram(English)recode(English)rerecord(English)reseed(English)reflash(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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