Definition of Backfits

1. backfit [v] - See also: backfit

Lexicographical Neighbors of Backfits

backfields
backfile
backfile conversion
backfiles
backfill
backfilled
backfilling
backfills
backfire
backfired
backfires
backfiring
backfisch
backfische
backfit
backfits (current term)
backfitted
backfitting
backflip
backflipped
backflipping
backflips
backflow
backflowing
backflows
backflush
backflushed
backflushes
backflushing
backfoot

Literary usage of Backfits

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Directory of Federal Laboratory and Technology Resources: A Guide to (1993)
"It allows engineers to cost-effectively evaluate the RCS characteristics of proposed ship designs and backfits. RIMS can also be used as a mobile system for ..."

2. Debris Impact On Emergency Coolant Recirculation: Workshop Proceedings by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2004)
"... on whether the measures, including backfits and temporary compensatory measures are needed to reduce that risk (Appendix B). The Electricite de France ..."

3. Geological Repositories: Political and Technical Progress : Workshop by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, Svensk kärnbränslehantering AB. (2005)
"If either of these criteria is violated, potential backfits against severe ... If both criteria are met, potential improvements or backfits need to be ..."

4. Tennessee Valley Authority: Financial Problems Raise Questions about Long by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... plants and those of the entire nuclear industry as they have matured and been Improved by the major backfits and upgrades required by regulation. ..."

5. Emerging Systemic Risks in the 21st Century: An Agenda for Action by OECD International Futures Programme (2003)
"... particular in an underreporting of safety problems; lower quality of work; reduced maintenance and investment in equipment upgrades and safety backfits, ..."

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