From WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003) [wn]:
reuse
v : use again after processing; "We must recycle the cardboard
boxes" [syn: recycle, reprocess]
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (19 Sep 2003) [foldoc]:
reuse
Using code developed for one application program in another
application. Traditionally achieved using program libraries.
Object-oriented programming offers reusability of code via
its techniques of inheritance and genericity. Class
libraries with intelligent browsers and {application
generator}s are under development to help in this process.
Polymorphic functional languages also support reusability
while retaining the benefits of strong typing.
See also DRAGOON, National Software Reuse Directory,
RLF.