RETOOLING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word retooling. (close relations)
Definition of RETOOLING
Best Alternative Words for RETOOLING
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revise | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of rewriting something verb • make revisions in • revise or reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating and improving | ||||||||
adapt | verbv | |||||||
verb • make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose • adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions | ||||||||
adjust | verbv | |||||||
verb • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight • adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions • make correspondent or conformable • decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim | ||||||||
alter | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation • become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence • make an alteration to • insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby • remove the ovaries of | ||||||||
convert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief verb • change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy • change the nature, purpose, or function of something • change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category • cause to adopt a new or different faith • score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone • make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something • exchange a penalty for a less severe one • change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change | ||||||||
modify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make less severe or harsh or extreme • add a modifier to a constituent • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation | ||||||||
overhaul | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • periodic maintenance on a car or machine • the act of improving by renewing and restoring verb • travel past • make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to | ||||||||
recreate | verbv | |||||||
verb • form anew in the imagination; recollect and re-form in the mind • engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion • give new life or energy to • give encouragement to • produce or make another of • make a replica of | ||||||||
refurbish | verbv | |||||||
verb • make brighter and prettier | ||||||||
remold | verbv | |||||||
verb • cast again • shape again or shape differently • give new treads to (a tire) | ||||||||
reshape | verbv | |||||||
verb • shape anew or differently • shape again or shape differently | ||||||||
revamp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • to patch up or renovate; repair or restore • provide (a shoe) with a new vamp | ||||||||
transform | verbv | |||||||
verb • subject to a mathematical transformation • change or alter in form, appearance, or nature • change in outward structure or looks • change from one form or medium into another • convert (one form of energy) to another • change (a bacterial cell) into a genetically distinct cell by the introduction of DNA from another cell of the same or closely related species • increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage) | ||||||||
upgrade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • software that provides better performance than an earlier version did • a reservation that is improved • the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises • hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did • the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components) verb • rate higher; raise in value or esteem • to improve what was old or outdated • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • get better travel conditions • give better travel conditions to |