refactor

Definition

To rewrite existing source code in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour.

Etymology

From re- + factor.

Example Sentences

• "The code works, but I must refactor it before it is production quality."
• "Two significant activities which to contribute to community projects, such as Wikipedia, are to refactor complicated articles into simpler ones, and to refactor duplicated content into reusable templates."