refurbished
Pronunciation: [rɪˈfɜrbɪʃt]
Word
Context: "product quality"
(adjective) when something, usually an electronic device or furniture, has been cleaned, repaired, and made to look and work like new. It's like giving an old toy a fresh look and making it work again.
Example
The refurbished laptop runs smoothly and looks brand new.
Example
The old, broken game console is not refurbished, so it doesn’t work at all.
Example
Is this refrigerator refurbished or completely new?
Context: "repair"
(verb) to fix and update something to improve its condition. Think of it as getting an old bike repaired so it can be ridden again, making it safer and more enjoyable to use.
Example
The team refurbished the old playground equipment, making it safe for the kids.
Example
They didn’t refurbish the chairs, so they are still wobbly and uncomfortable.
Example
Did they refurbish the old theater to make it more attractive?
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