noun/gerund · academic
retrofitting
UK/ˌriːtrəˈfɪtɪŋ/US/ˌriːtroʊˈfɪtɪŋ/re·tro·FIT·ting
the process of adding new technology or features to older systems, especially to improve energy efficiency
Examples
“Retrofitting old council flats with double glazing cut heat loss dramatically.”
“The city launched a retrofitting program to reduce household emissions.”
“Retrofitting can be cheaper than demolishing and rebuilding in many cases.”
Band 8 sentence
“A targeted retrofitting strategy that prioritises low‑income households can deliver both social and environmental benefits.”
Collocations
- retrofitting program
- retrofitting homes
Word family
Common mistakes
retrofittion→retrofitting
They are retrofittinged the school→They are retrofitting the school
Say it for a higher band
5renovation→6refurbishment→7+retrofitting
Synonyms
upgrade
refurbishment
Easily confused
renovation
“The museum closed for renovation and reopened with new exhibits.”
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