renovation
Translation
renovation, restoration, remodeling
Examples
The renovation of the museum took two years.
The renovation of the museum took two years.
They made extensive renovations to the property.
They made extensive renovations to the property.
Grammar Patterns
a renovation of ((sth.)) the act of renovating (sth.) The renovation of the museum was expensive.
to be under renovation in the process of being renovated The building is currently under renovation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restoration, refurbishment, repair; Antonyms: demolition, destruction
Etymology
From Latin 'renovatio', from 'renovare' (to make new again). The act or result of making something new again.
Memory Tips
The noun form of 'renovate'. It's the action or result of making something new again.