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during World War II, when weapons technology was advancing at an intense pace and planes and ships were becoming outdated even before their construction was complete, and the only solution was to retrofit the completed craft with the brand-new technology.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
Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
One solution may be retrofitting cargo ships with giant, vertical winglike sails capable of harnessing wind power as its main energy source.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2024
Although new build developments may grab headlines for their green certifications and innovative designs, retrofitting existing buildings is where the greatest emissions reduction impact can be achieved.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
According to Bloomberg, the capital costs tied to retrofitting cement plants could be significant.
—Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Retrofit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrofit. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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