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adaptive reuse

American

[uh-dapt-iv-ree-yoos] / əˈdæpt ɪv riˈjus /

noun

the adaptation and reuse of existing buildings and other structures for new purposes, such as the renovation of office buildings to convert them into housing.

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Noun Inflected Forms

adaptive reuses

plural

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QNX is the operating system that enables all kinds of driver assistance: collision warnings, blind-spot notifications, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection and steering you back into a lane when you’re drifting into trouble.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

It includes some of our must-have tech, such as automatic emergency braking and steering, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, and automatic high beams.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

The HR-V’s adaptive cruise control, on the other hand, was slow to accelerate and too eager to stop.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Brannon gives the example of partially automated features such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance.

From Scientific American • Sep. 14, 2023

Demand for parts and sensors has picked up as vehicle makers strive to push out more electrified vehicles with advanced driver aid systems such as driving monitoring systems, park assist and adaptive cruise control.

From Reuters • Sep. 7, 2023

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