Retrofit (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured; "the court ordered a retrofit on all automobiles".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The classic Mustang was given a retrofit with modern disc brakes for improved safety.
- A retrofit of the old building's electrical system was necessary before it could be deemed safe for occupancy.
- The company specialized in providing retrofits for older vehicles to bring them up to date with the latest emissions standards.
- The local government mandated a retrofit of the city's water treatment plants to remove contaminants from the drinking water.
- The old home theater system needed a retrofit with a new soundbar and subwoofer to improve its audio quality.
Meaning 2
A component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The company offers a retrofit kit that allows older car models to have the same safety features as newer ones.
- The new smartphone case is designed as a retrofit for the previous model, making it compatible with the latest accessories.
- The homeowner decided to install a retrofit insulation system in their attic to reduce energy costs.
- The company provided a retrofit software patch to fix the security vulnerability in their older operating system.
- The airline will begin installing a retrofit winglet on many of its older aircraft to improve fuel efficiency.