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

The 17th century masterpiece will be loaned to the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka in August and September while its home museum in The Hague is closed for renovations.

From Barron's

Between mortgages, insurance and renovations, owning a home can be hard.

From The Wall Street Journal

As an example of civics education, the Archives renovation has been a bipartisan effort in a hyper-partisan Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Fed’s renovation project, initially projected at $1.9 billion, is now estimated at $2.5 billion due to increased costs and unforeseen complications.

From Barron's

The next phase of the investigation will examine renovations carried out at the bar, including materials used, fire-safety measures and the venue’s authorized capacity to determine any criminal liability, Pilloud said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• improvement
• renewal
• repair
• restoration
• upgrade