retrofit

Words with a similar base: retrofit

'retrofit'

[retrofit.n.01] as in: a component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured

'retrofit'

[retrofit.n.02] as in: the act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured

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Examples:
the court ordered a retrofit on all automobiles

'retrofit'

[retrofit.v.01] as in: provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture

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Examples:
They car companies retrofitted all the old models with new carburetors

'retrofit'

[retrofit.v.02] as in: fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house

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Examples:
The mansion was retrofitted with modern plumbing

'retrofit'

[retrofit.v.03] as in: substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones

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Examples:
The laboratory retrofitted to meet the safety codes