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Retrofitted: meaning, definitions and examples

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retrofitted

 

[ ˈrɛtroʊˌfɪtəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

engineering update

Retrofitted means to add new technology or features to something that is older or has already been manufactured. This process allows existing structures or systems to have updated functionality without complete replacement.

Synonyms

enhanced, modified, upgraded

Examples of usage

  • The building was retrofitted with energy-efficient windows.
  • They retrofitted the old buses with modern GPS systems.
  • Many factories are being retrofitted to meet new safety standards.

Translations

Translations of the word "retrofitted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retrofitado

🇮🇳 रिट्रोफिटेड

🇩🇪 nachgerüstet

🇮🇩 retrofit

🇺🇦 ретрофітований

🇵🇱 zmodernizowany

🇯🇵 レトロフィットされた

🇫🇷 rétrofité

🇪🇸 retrofitado

🇹🇷 retrofit edilmiş

🇰🇷 레트로핏된

🇸🇦 معدل

🇨🇿 přestavěný

🇸🇰 modernizovaný

🇨🇳 改装的

🇸🇮 retrofitiran

🇮🇸 retrofit

🇰🇿 ретрофиттелген

🇬🇪 რეტროფიტირებული

🇦🇿 retrofit edilmiş

🇲🇽 retrofitado

Etymology

The term 'retrofitted' originates from the combination of the prefix 'retro-', meaning 'back' or 'backward', and the verb 'fit', which comes from Old English 'fittan', meaning 'to arrange or put in place'. The concept of retrofitting began to take shape in the mid-20th century, particularly in response to advancements in technology and the need for improvements in existing infrastructure. The increased awareness of energy efficiency and sustainability in the 1970s and 1980s highlighted the importance of retrofitting as a cost-effective means to upgrade old systems without total replacement. Over the years, retrofitting has become a common practice in various fields, including construction, transportation, and manufacturing, facilitating the integration of modern technologies into older frameworks.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,435 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.