rem out
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Meaning · English
To temporarily disable (a portion of source code) by converting it into a comment.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When Windows 98 is installed, it will "REM out" the MSCDEX statement, if there is one, since Windows has its own driver and doesn't need this one.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rem out” mean?
To temporarily disable (a portion of source code) by converting it into a comment.
Is “rem out” formal or informal?
rem out is generally dated.