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noun

Definition of refitnext
as in modification

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verb

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as in to redesign

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as in to reequip

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Recent Examples of refit
Noun
By leveraging existing infrastructure, the Navy could avoid long refit cycles. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The museum relies on local experts to repair metalwork and refit electric transformers, though the chief concern lies in restoring a sign’s original color. — Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Depending on what was left of it after any spyware removal, it might be scrapped, refitted or passed over entirely. — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025 There are lingering questions about how much financial sense the still-unsigned deal would make, given the costs of refitting the plane for presidential use and operating it over the long run — or even whether the plane could be ready for Mr. Trump to use before the end of his second term. — Eric Lipton, New York Times, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for refit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refit
  1. modification
  2. redesign
  3. reequip
  4. revision
  5. remodel
  6. refurnish
  7. transformation
  8. rework
Noun
  • Its design uses thermoelectric cooling built directly into the lid, meaning users do not need bags of ice, external chillers or plumbing modifications.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
  • Despite its streamlined simplicity and modest spec, the Lightcamp is ultimately a more comprehensive conversion than the typical camper kit, extending into permanent base van modification.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
Definition of modification
Verb
  • Rather than relying solely on smaller manufacturing nodes, Dongfang Suanxin aims to improve performance by redesigning how chips process and move data.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • In Milan, the historic Via Manzoni store was redesigned and soft-opened during Milan Design Week, with an official opening planned for September.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Definition of redesign
Verb
  • The 110th Brigade is helping to buy time for other brigades to reequip with heavier weaponry.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2023
  • The company will reequip its Amtrak Long Distance Network, considering ideas from as many as 10 manufacturers, according to Amtrak.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2023
Definition of reequip
Noun
  • Moreover, the analyst sees the possibility of solid estimate revisions, which could drive the stock higher.
    — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026
  • Trust in the category is the scarce resource, and the SFDR revision was written to rebuild it with clearer and stricter definitions.
    — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of revision
Verb
  • The couple chose the space in Colleyville and started remodeling during their engagement; the space opened during a soft launch in March.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • The building across from our apartment was being remodeled into a three-story Chinese restaurant called El Pacífico.
    — Juan Carlos Albarran, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
Definition of remodel
Verb
  • The Cooper Apartments has started leasing units in building two after remediating and refurnishing them according to Steele and tenants who saw the listing on The Cooper’s website.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026
  • President Bill Clinton’s administration spent about $4 million - some from private donors - to refurnish interiors and expand IT systems for the digital age.
    — Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Definition of refurnish
Noun
  • But beneath their differences lies a common grammar of tension, development, transformation, and release.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • The company is also making progress with its global ERP transformation that began in May.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Definition of transformation
Verb
  • Most of the works are adaptations of existing pieces rather than new commissions, though Devlin’s contribution, Screenshare (2025), was reworked specifically for NMACC.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
  • That front bumper is reworked with red accents, and there are dashes of carbon fiber everywhere.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
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