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 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

The luxe home had just completed a major renovation.

From MarketWatch

In the same post, he also highlighted renovations to the White House’s Palm Room, emphasizing its expanded use of marble, as if to underscore that this isn’t a one-off idea, but a guiding design philosophy.

From Salon

But the old building and the new building didn't quite match, and they needed extra funding to finish the renovation.

From BBC

We also keep $150,000 in a high-yield savings account for emergencies and upcoming home renovations, and our only debt is a small mortgage.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• improvement
• renewal
• repair
• restoration
• upgrade