Synonyms

recondition

American

[ree-kuhn-dish-uhn] / ˌri kənˈdɪʃ ən /

verb (used with object)

to restore to a good or satisfactory condition; repair; make over.

recondition British

/ ˌriːkənˈdɪʃən /

verb

(tr) to restore to good condition or working order

to recondition an engine

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Other Word Forms

reconditioned adjective

Etymology

Origin of recondition

First recorded in 1915–20; re- + condition

Example Sentences

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Starboard recommends CarMax improve its digital trade-in, optimize reconditioning, and expand its auto financing arm.

From Barron's

However, it warned of higher costs to recondition vehicles.

From MarketWatch

Though reconditioning costs came in higher than anticipated, Carvana said it expects to be able to bring them down over time through a large-scale production facility with simpler and more data-driven operations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Much of that equipment is being taken out of the plant to be rebuilt and reconditioned.

From The Wall Street Journal

After a planned overnight stay, the astronauts will travel to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, where they will begin standard postflight evaluations and physical reconditioning.

From Science Daily

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