redefine

Etymology

re- + define

verb

1. (transitive) To define again or differently.
   1. (transitive) To give a new or different definition to (a word).
   2. (transitive, computing) To define a previously defined area of storage etc. in a different manner, e.g. changing it from textual to numeric.
      Next the "key redefiner" software came along. These were special programs that could "redefine" the keys on your keyboard , while still permitting you the normal use of the keys. 1992, Herman Holtz, Databased Marketing, page 170