renovation
Americannoun
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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He also explained why he’s a fan of public-private partnerships, and why managing the details of an infrastructure project is a lot like overseeing a kitchen renovation.
From Barron's
That probe stems from grand jury subpoenas over cost overruns on the Fed’s Washington headquarters renovation and Powell’s subsequent congressional testimony about it.
From Barron's
Through painstaking renovations and a bit of reality TV magic.
From Los Angeles Times
One JLL Property, Manhattan Village in inland Manhattan Beach, underwent a renovation in 2021 that transformed a flat parking lot into an “entertainment zone” featuring a turf lawn with benches, fountains and short rolling hills.
From Los Angeles Times
When it was put on the market, the home had no electric, no plumbing, no windows and no interior finishes, all of which had been stripped out during West’s “renovations.”
From MarketWatch
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