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retrofit (v.)

1954, from retro- + fit (v.). Related: Retrofitted; retrofitting. As a noun, 1956, from the verb.

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Definitions of retrofit from WordNet
1
retrofit (v.)
provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture;
They car companies retrofitted all the old models with new carburetors
retrofit (v.)
fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house;
The mansion was retrofitted with modern plumbing
retrofit (v.)
substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones;
The laboratory retrofitted to meet the safety codes
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retrofit (n.)
a component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured;
retrofit (n.)
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
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