noun

modernization

modernisation

The modernization of the railway is complete.

The modernisation of the railway is complete.

This country needs rapid modernization.

This country needs rapid modernisation.

((of sth.)) the process of making (sth.) modern The modernisation of the factory took two years.

Synonyms: update, renovation, upgrade, refurbishment

From 'modern' + '-ize' (to make) + '-ation' (a process or action). Literally 'the process of making modern'.

Think of the 'action' (-ation) of making something 'modern'.

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