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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A US warship on Saturday made a port call at a Cambodian naval base for the first time since Chinese renovations that have raised concerns in Washington, AFP journalists saw.
From Barron's
Days earlier, he released a video after the Department of Justice issued subpoenas tied to a criminal probe stemming from his testimony last year about Fed headquarters renovations.
From Barron's
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink testified before lawmakers in June that the plane renovation would probably cost less than $400 million.
The pressure ramped up on Powell this month when the administration issued subpoenas hinting at a possible probe into a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed headquarters.
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Bettison-Varga said she got early feedback on the renovation designs, and locals extolled her to keep the hills for rolling activities.
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