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to reflag

to reflag

8.2
Change a mark that shows a file or record state in a system
  • verb
  • /ˌriːˈflæɡ/
  • Specialized
: reinicializar
  • The technician needed to reflag the files after the system update changed their status.

Examples

  • After fixing the bug, the developer had to reflag several records in the database.

  • If you find incorrect data, please reflag the affected entries for review.

  • The system will reflag the outdated entries.

  • She reflagged the documents to indicate new priorities.

  • After the audit, the programmer had to reflag specific entries to mark them for further investigation.

  • The system will automatically reflag any records that haven't been updated in over a year.

  • If the quality of the assessment is disputed, we may reflag it for additional checks.

Synonyms

to reset
vsto reflag
139 2.9

To set something back to its original state

focuses on changing a single status marker rather than an entire system
to reinitialize
vsto reflag
  • Specialized
5 7.2

Set a device or program back to its original settings

focuses on changing a single status marker instead of restoring whole programs

Surface Forms

reflag infinitive
reflagged past
reflagged past participle
reflagging present participle
reflags third person singular

Morphology

reflag = flag (semi-transparent) = re + flag

The meaning is broadly 'flag again', but the exact computing sense of resetting a status marker is somewhat technical.

Etymology

Reflag comes from the part re- meaning 'again' and flag meaning 'a small sign or mark'. In computers a 'flag' marks a file or value, so to reflag something is to change or reset that mark.