retrofit

ret·ro·fit

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [verb re-troh-fit, re-troh-fit; noun, adjective re-troh-fit]
- /verb ˈrɛ troʊˌfɪt, ˌrɛ troʊˈfɪt; noun, adjective ˈrɛ troʊˌfɪt/
- /ˈret.rəʊ.fɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb re-troh-fit, re-troh-fit; noun, adjective re-troh-fit]
- /verb ˈrɛ troʊˌfɪt, ˌrɛ troʊˈfɪt; noun, adjective ˈrɛ troʊˌfɪt/

Definitions of retrofit word

verb with object retrofit to modify equipment (in airplanes, automobiles, a factory, etc.) that is already in service using parts developed or made available after the time of original manufacture. 1
verb with object retrofit to install, fit, or adapt (a device or system) for use with something older: to retrofit solar heating to a poorly insulated house. 1
verb without object retrofit (of new or modified parts, equipment, etc.) to fit into or onto existing equipment. 1
verb without object retrofit to replace existing parts, equipment, etc., with updated parts or systems. 1
noun retrofit something that has been retrofitted. 1
noun retrofit an instance of updating, enlarging, etc., with new or modified equipment: A retrofit could save thousands of dollars. 1

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Parts of speech for Retrofit

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retrofit popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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