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refactoring

/ˌriːfækˈtɜːrɪŋ/ /ˌriːfækˈtɔːrɪŋ/
Visual illustration of refactoring: (writing) To rewrite existing text in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without intentionally affecting its meaning. Similar to, but sometimes involving more extensive restructuring than, copy editing.
verb

(writing) To rewrite existing text in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without intentionally affecting its meaning. Similar to, but sometimes involving more extensive restructuring than, copy editing.