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

Despite a renovation in 2002, the franchise has known for years that it was time to move on.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several artists cancelled performances after the rebrand and it has since closed for a two-year renovation, scheduled to begin in July.

From BBC

The intersection is currently a two-way stop and is located near Acacia Park, a children’s park that reopened after renovation in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times

They are understood to have carried out extensive renovations to the dwelling in the years since.

From MarketWatch

The inferno swept through seven of the estate's eight towers, which were under renovation and wrapped in bamboo scaffolding, netting and foam boards -- materials that may have accelerated the spread of flames.

From Barron's

Related Words

• improvement
• renewal
• repair
• restoration
• upgrade