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retrofit Definition

retro·fit (retrə fit′)

noun

a change in design, construction, or equipment, as of an aircraft or machine tool already in operation, in order to incorporate later improvements

Etymology: retro- & fit

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·fit′·ted, -·fit′·ting

to modify with a retrofit

retrofit Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • building: Strengthening of foundations To beginning of document Measures regarding strengthening of foundations are usually taken as part of seismic retrofit of a building.

Object

  • kit: With the public's increasing concern about the environment, Volvo released a retrofit kit for older model Volvos in the spring of 1993.
  • installation: The technological approach will be based upon a retrofitted installation of a series of intelligent nodes distributed at pertinent locations around a site.
  • situation: The course will then address network design strategies based on these targets for grassroots as well as retrofit situations.
  • option: Retrofit options may be available from the door supplier, otherwise a bespoke solution will be required.
  • solution: Building accessibility into the design rather than attempting to retrofit a solution.
  • application: The deal between Siemens and D&M will be extended this year to include variable speed drives, focusing on retrofit applications.

Infinitive complement

  • replace: The OU microscope benefits from an LED retrofitted to replace the tungsten bulb.

Modifying Another Word

  • easily: The advantages of the pump feed system: Can be easily retrofitted in existing ponds.
  • especially: I think they are just plain ugly on almost any installation, especially retrofitted ones.
  • easy: The self- contained, compact package allows for easy retrofit of traditional switches or transmitters.
  • n't: Posted by: Grahame at March 18, 2004 09:39 AM no way. you ca n't retrofit lyrics like that can you?
  • not: It's probably best to prototype new functions, not retrofit prototyping into older ones.