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retrofit

/ retrofit /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured
"the court ordered a retrofit on all automobiles"
Type of:
addition
noun Sense 2
a component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured
Type of:
component constituent element
verb Sense 3
substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones
"The laboratory retrofitted to meet the safety codes"
Type of:
overhaul modernize modernise
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something
verb Sense 4
fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house
"The mansion was retrofitted with modern plumbing"
Type of:
install instal put in
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 5
provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture
"They car companies retrofitted all the old models with new carburetors"
Type of:
supply provide render
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Something ----s somebody Adjective/Noun
Semantic Complexity
78%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
13
Times Searched
2
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addition component constituent element overhaul modernize modernise install instal put in supply provide