1. the process of redesigning and restructuring a business process or system to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Usage: business
2. the act of modifying or rebuilding an existing engineering system or product
Usage: engineering

Examples

• The company underwent reengineering to streamline its manufacturing process.
• Business process reengineering helped reduce costs by thirty percent.
• The reengineering of the software system took six months to complete.
• Management hired consultants to oversee the reengineering project.
• The reengineering of the bridge required updated safety standards.
• After reengineering, the workflow became much more efficient.