Definition

To create a product again by taking apart an old one, cleaning it, fixing any broken parts, and putting it back together so that it works like new.

Example

The company decided to remanufacture old engines to reduce waste and save costs.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard they can remanufacture old printers to make them work like new.

Really? That sounds interesting! How do they do that?

They take them apart, clean everything, and replace any broken parts.

That’s impressive! I should consider getting my old one fixed that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Remanufacture → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "manufacture" (from Latin "manu factus", meaning made by hand). The word means to make something again or to restore it to a usable condition.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making again' — 're-' means again, and 'manufacture' refers to making something. This helps you remember that remanufacture means to make something usable again.

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