retrofit
verb
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The concept of retrofitting became an urgent necessity during World War II, when weapons technology was advancing at an intense pace and planes and ships were becoming outdated even before their construction was complete, and the only solution was to retrofit the completed craft with the brand-new technology. Retrofitting was revived on a massive scale during the energy crisis of the 1970s, when new features were added to millions of old houses to make them more energy-efficient. Retrofitting is thus different from merely renovating, which may not involve any new technology at all.
Examples of retrofit in a Sentence
Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
The production was able to retrofit many of the original mall storefronts and kiosks, imagining how a misfit band of robots might use the space.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
The success of the first film among Disney+ subscribers made the company rethink its plans for the franchise, resulting in a last-minute scramble to retrofit the story.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Many factories also need retrofitting to accommodate high-tech equipment.
—Matthew Putman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Retrofit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrofit. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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