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Definition of Refactorization
1. Noun. A split into constituent parts after a previous combination. ¹
2. Noun. (linguistics) A false etymology derived from re-bracketing. ¹
3. Noun. (software) A rewriting of computer code to improve its readability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour, thus making it easier to maintain; a refactoring. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com