modernize
[mod-er-nahyz]
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Also especially British, mod·ern·ise.
Origin of modernize
Synonyms
See more synonyms for modernize on Thesaurus.com1. renovate, refurbish, update.
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Examples from the Web for modernization
Contemporary Examples
Despite recent attempts at democracy and modernization, Sark is full of quirks befitting its history.
As tourists pour in from around the world, the newly-formed democracy is trying to balance growth and modernization with heritage.
Nearly half a mile down the mountain, the city of Medellín has its sights set on the future—on modernization, on redemption.
The palace is a place where, for all the laudible efforts at modernization and innovation, convention is still king.
But to spell out what that change and modernization would involve, in racial terms?
Historical Examples
As republicans, they were the Chinese vanguard of modernization.
Government in Republican ChinaPaul Myron Anthony Linebarger
Some of the parapets had to be 30 rebuilt for modernization.
The Building of Castello de San MarcosAlbert C. Manucy
Hugo has selected the first and the best part of the Chanson for modernization.
La Lgende des SiclesVictor Hugo
Production of capabilities and skills required for modernization and industrialization considered to be a major goal.
Area Handbook for AlbaniaEugene K. Keefe
The Flemish gables and Spanish arcades, not a vestige of modernization marring the effect, make a unique picture.
In the Heart of VosgesMatilda Betham-Edwards
modernize
modernise
- (tr) to make modern in appearance or styleto modernize a room
- (intr) to adopt modern ways, ideas, etc
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Word Origin and History for modernization
modernize
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