Teardown
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Teardown is a noun meaning (real estate) A well-maintained structure purchased and torn down to make way for a new structure.
Meaning
(real estate) A well-maintained structure purchased and torn down to make way for a new structure.
More Meanings
- The process of opening and disassembling a device to inspect, showcase, or refurbish its components.
- Misspelling of tear down.
Example Sentences
The downtown redevelopment involved numerous teardowns.
Architect and clients also agreed that a teardown wasn’t an option.
Every new shop manual that our team writes is based on a complete teardown.
Professional teardown reports often cost a few thousand dollars and include component photos, descriptions, comparison tables, and access to an online database of teardown data.
Word Forms
- teardowns
Synonyms for teardown
Depending on context, synonyms include stripdown.
Antonyms for teardown
Common opposites include build, buildup.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dismantling, disassembly, break, dismounting, dismount, deactivation.
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