What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
revamping
Example
The company is revamping its marketing strategy to attract younger customers. [revamping: present participle]
Example
The old building was revamped into a trendy restaurant with a modern interior. [revamped: past tense]
recondition
Example
The mechanic reconditioned the engine to make it run like new. [reconditioned: past tense]
Example
The company reconditioned the used equipment to sell it at a lower price. [reconditioned: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Revamping is more commonly used than reconditioning in everyday language, especially in the context of modernizing or updating something. Reconditioning is more commonly used in technical or mechanical contexts, such as repairing or refurbishing equipment.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between revamping and recondition?
Both revamping and reconditioning are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
