Electronics Repair Vocabulary

noun a thing that has been restored to good condition

verb to restore to good condition

• The company decided to recondition the machinery instead of purchasing new equipment.
• I'm going to recondition this old car and make it look brand new.
• I'm thinking about reconditioning my wardrobe with some new clothes.
• She needed to recondition her mindset in order to overcome her fears.

verb to renovate or improve something, especially a building or piece of furniture

• The company decided to refurbish their office space to create a more modern and efficient work environment.
• We're thinking about refurbishing the old furniture in the living room to give it a fresh new look.
• I'm planning to refurbish my wardrobe with some new clothes for the upcoming season.
• Sometimes we need to take a step back and refurbish our mindset in order to see things from a new perspective.

noun a market for goods or services that are not sold through authorized channels

adjective relating to or denoting goods that are not sold through authorized channels

• The aftermarket for car parts is a lucrative industry for many manufacturers.
• I found a great deal on an aftermarket exhaust system for my car.
• I'm all about that aftermarket life when it comes to upgrading my computer.
• She decided to take the aftermarket route and pursue a career in freelance writing instead of traditional journalism.