Repurposing

American television series (1985–1992)

thumb|upright=1.3|A prop table backstage for the musical number "Food, Glorious Food" in the musical production, [[Oliver!]]

art created from undisguised, but often modified, objects or products that are not normally considered art

good that is being purchased by or otherwise transferred to a second or later end user

The 32X is an add-on for the Sega Genesis video game console. Codenamed "Project Mars", it was designed to expand the power of the Genesis and serve as a transitional console into the 32-bit era until the release of the Sega Saturn. The 32X uses its own ROM cartridges and has its own library of games. It was distributed under the name in Japan and South Korea, Genesis 32X in North America, Mega 32X in Brazil, and Mega Drive 32X in all other regions.

song or composition created by blending two or more pre-recorded songs

analog video signal format, characterised in that the complete video signal information is transferred over one coaxial cable

ReadyBoost (codenamed EMD) is a disk caching software component developed by Microsoft for Windows Vista and included in later versions of Windows. ReadyBoost enables NAND memory mass storage CompactFlash, SD card, and USB flash drive devices to be used as a cache between the hard drive and random access memory in an effort to increase computing performance. ReadyBoost relies on the SuperFetch and also adjusts its cache based on user activity. ReadyDrive for hybrid drives is implemented in a manner similar to ReadyBoost.

use of existing source code to build new software

external, enclosed power supply that converts mains electricity for an appliance

portable water purification powered by sunlight

lane in which traffic may travel in either direction

Artistic practice of borrowing, quoting, or recontextualizing existing images or objects to generate new meanings through citational commentary

circular power outlet for electrically powering accessories inside a vehicle

thumb|upright|Plastic bottles (with LED lights) repurposed as a chandelier during [[Ramadan in the Muslim Quarter, Jerusalem ]] thumb|St William's College ([[York) facade. The curved wood protrusions are probably repurposed ship frames.]] thumb|African music instrument made from a food can Repurposing is the process by which an object with one use value is transformed or redeployed as an object with an alternative use value.

device for broadcasting radio signals

USB device installed in a public space

alcohol stove of DIY construction

reduction of number of lanes or width of the road to achieve systemic improvements, like parking or bike lanes

reuse of an existing building for a new purpose

safe, beneficial use of animal or human excreta

adapter to allow playback of external sources through a tape player