renovation

American  

[ren-uh-vey-shuhn] / ˌrɛn əˈveɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of repairing, renewing, or restoring to good condition.

   The project will include interior and exterior renovation and rehabilitation to upgrade the school’s infrastructure.

2. the act of reinvigorating or reviving.

   The transition to organic growing will require an investment of labor and capital to complete the orchard renovation, install new plantings, and build economic viability.

3. Usually renovations something that has been repaired or restored to a better condition, or the work done to repair or restore something.

   Renovations to the theater include new doors and windows, a new lighting system, and a refurbished floor for the stage.

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Etymology

Origin of renovation

First recorded in 1400–50, for an earlier sense; from Latin renovātiōn-, stem of renovātiō “renewal”; renovate ( def. ), -ion ( def. )

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• renovation vs. remodel

Example Sentences

Some of the 394 venues it oversees have undergone recent renovations, and the company has tried to offer more VIP options for fans.

From MarketWatch

In January, the Justice Department opened an inquiry into testimony by Jerome Powell about renovations at the Fed’s Washington headquarters.

From Barron's

The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into his testimony on the multiyear renovations to the central bank’s headquarters in Washington D.C.

From Barron's

The dwelling has undergone several significant renovations since then, now serving as the epitome of the classic American abode.

From MarketWatch

French President Emmanuel Macron has pursued a major renovation of the museum, dubbed New Renaissance, that is expected to cost more than $700 million.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• improvement
• renewal
• repair
• restoration
• upgrade