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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Earlier this month, Powell said that the Fed had received grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department related to testimony he gave to Congress and an continuing renovation of the Fed’s headquarters.
From Barron's
There’s a good chance that DOJ officials will find a way to wind down their investigation of Powell over whether he lied to Congress about cost overruns for the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters.
From MarketWatch
It had to appear isolated while still accessible from the road, while the owners had to be willing to allow "pretty extreme renovations", according to Chainey.
From BBC
His Justice Department also launched an investigation into Powell over renovations at the Fed's headquarters, in a move that Powell has warned could threaten Fed independence.
From Barron's
French property company Covivio has been offering buildings under renovation or standing empty for hire for the past two and a half years, a way of creating value while they await redevelopment.
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