retool

Meanings

• Verb

  To adapt or modify (a system, process, or product) to make it more effective or efficient.

  - "The company retooled its manufacturing process to reduce costs."
  - "The software was retooled to work with the new operating system."

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Pronunciation

1. /riːˈtuːl/
   
   
   
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Variants

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retool , retooled , retooling , retools

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to fit again with new parts' in the context of repairing or maintaining machinery.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'retool' first appeared in the English language in the late 19th century.

2. In the context of software development, retooling is often used to describe the process of migrating an application from one technology stack to another.

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Related Concepts

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1. Retrofitting: A similar concept to retooling, retrofitting refers to the process of adding new components or technologies to an existing system or infrastructure.

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Culture

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In the context of software development, retooling refers to updating or modifying an existing system or application to make it more modern or efficient.

How to Memorize "retool"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of taking apart and reassembling a machine or system to make it more efficient.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of making something better or more effective.
   - Think of the word 'retool' as a synonym for 'upgrade' or 'modernize'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Re-tool, re-new, re-improve' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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