Meaning & use

Reconditioning

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Restoring something, especially machinery or equipment, to good working condition.

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The garage specializes in reconditioning old car engines for resale.

The gym offers a reconditioning program for athletes recovering from injury.

A note on using this word

Used both for mechanical repair and, in fitness and medicine, for restoring physical strength and function after injury.

Words with a similar meaning

refurbishingoverhauling

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