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- noun computing A full restore of an electronic device, such as a
PDA or amobile phone , to its original settings.
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tankhughes commented on the word factory reset
To experience something so shocking it's like a factory reset for a person/animal.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/reactivedogs/comments/1hsmszx/i_think_i_might_have_factory_reset_my_reactive_dog/
June 1, 2025