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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How does renovation compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• renovation vs. remodel

Example Sentences

Part of that investment paid for the purchase and renovation of a sprawling state-of-the-art training center at Cal Lutheran University and part of it allowed Parsons to come in and tear things up.

From Los Angeles Times

Last June, Powell testified before the Senate Banking Committee about cost overruns on the Fed’s $2.5 billion Washington headquarters renovation External link.

From Barron's

The leadership change comes as the Kennedy Center prepares for a major renovation project expected to close the complex for roughly two years beginning this summer.

From Salon

The performing arts venue is now preparing to shut down for a two-year renovation.

From BBC

She criticised the decision to toss out the subpoenas filed by her office, which sought to compel the central bank to produce information about cost overruns at renovations of its offices.

From BBC

Related Words

• improvement
• renewal
• repair
• restoration
• upgrade