teardown

noun

1. A well-maintained structure purchased and torn down to make way for a new structure.

   “The downtown redevelopment involved numerous teardowns.”

   “Architect and clients also agreed that a teardown wasn’t an option.”

2. The process of opening and disassembling a device to inspect, showcase, or refurbish its components.

   “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.”

verb

1. (alt-of, misspelling)Misspelling of tear down.