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recondition

 

[ ˌriː.kənˈdɪʃ.ən ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

repair process

To recondition something means to restore it to a good condition, often by repairing or upgrading it. This can apply to machinery, vehicles, or even relationships, indicating a thorough process of improvement.

Synonyms

refurbish, renovate, repair, restore

Examples of usage

  • The mechanic will recondition the engine to ensure it runs smoothly.
  • They decided to recondition the old furniture instead of buying new.
  • The team worked hard to recondition the project's focus.
  • We need to recondition our strategy for better results.

Translations

Translations of the word "recondition" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recondicionar

🇮🇳 पुनःसंरचना

🇩🇪 reparieren

🇮🇩 merekondisi

🇺🇦 відновити

🇵🇱 rekonstruować

🇯🇵 再調整する

🇫🇷 reconditionner

🇪🇸 recondicionar

🇹🇷 yenilemek

🇰🇷 재조정하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التأهيل

🇨🇿 rekonstruovat

🇸🇰 rekonštruovať

🇨🇳 重建

🇸🇮 rekonstruirati

🇮🇸 endurreisa

🇰🇿 қайта жөндеу

🇬🇪 რეკონსტრუქცია

🇦🇿 bərpa etmək

🇲🇽 reacondicionar

Etymology

The word 'recondition' combines the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', with 'condition', which derives from the Latin 'conditio', meaning 'to establish or set in order'. Initially used in various mechanical fields, 'recondition' has evolved to describe not only the physical repair of objects but also broader applications in emotional or strategic contexts. It underscores a theme of renewal and restoration, emphasizing the idea that something can be brought back to a functional or desirable state through effort and skill.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,523, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.