retooling

re·tool

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-tool]
- /riˈtul/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-tool]
- /riˈtul/

Definitions of retooling word

verb with object retooling to replace or rearrange the tools and machinery of (a factory). 1
verb with object retooling to reorganize or rearrange, usually for the purpose of updating: to retool the industrial organization. 1
verb without object retooling to replace or rearrange the tools of a factory. 1
verb without object retooling to replace the stamping machinery of a factory, especially to make a remodeled product. 1

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Origin of retooling

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; re- + tool

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Parts of speech for Retooling

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adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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retooling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

retooling usage trend in Literature

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