back engineering

noun

Meaning

The process of deconstructing a product, machine, or software to reveal its architecture, design, and internal workings to replicate or improve upon it.

Examples

The software developers used back engineering to figure out how the proprietary file format functioned.
Many companies rely on back engineering to understand the competitive advantages of rival products.

Synonyms: reverse engineering, deconstruction, analysis

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back engineering

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌbæk ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/

Definition

The process of deconstructing a product, machine, or software to reveal its architecture, design, and internal workings to replicate or improve upon it.

Examples

The software developers used back engineering to figure out how the proprietary file format functioned.
Many companies rely on back engineering to understand the competitive advantages of rival products.

Synonyms of back engineering

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