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Pronunciation / Transliteration: navinīkaraṇ
"सिस्टम के नवीनीकरण ने ऊर्जा दक्षता में सुधार किया।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The process of adding new technology or features to older systems.
"The retrofitting of the building's heating system improved energy efficiency." - 2
The act of updating or improving existing structures or systems.
"Retrofitting the bridge with modern safety features was essential for public safety."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'retrofitting' originates from the combination of 'retro-', meaning 'backward' or 'in the past', and 'fit', derived from Old English 'fittan', meaning 'to make fit'. It evolved in the mid-20th century, particularly in engineering and architecture, to describe the process of adding new technology or features to older systems.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Retrofitting" is said worldwide
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Rétrofit
Transliteration: rétrofit
"Le rétrofit du système de chauffage a amélioré l'efficacité énergétique."
Nachrüstung
Transliteration: Nachrüstung
"Die Nachrüstung der Brücke mit modernen Sicherheitsmerkmalen war entscheidend für die öffentliche Sicherheit."
Ristrutturazione
Transliteration: ristrutturazione
"La ristrutturazione del sistema di riscaldamento ha migliorato l'efficienza energetica."
Retrofitting
Transliteration: retrofitting
"El retrofitting del sistema de calefacción mejoró la eficiencia energética."
Retrofitting
Transliteration: retrofitting
"O retrofitting do sistema de aquecimento melhorou a eficiência energética."
नवीनीकरण
Transliteration: navinīkaraṇ
"सिस्टम के नवीनीकरण ने ऊर्जा दक्षता में सुधार किया।"
改造
Transliteration: gǎizào
"对供暖系统的改造提高了能源效率。"
개조
Transliteration: gaejo
"난방 시스템의 개조는 에너지 효율성을 향상시켰습니다."
改修
Transliteration: kaishū
"暖房システムの改修はエネルギー効率を改善しました。"
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