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modernization

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌmɑdɝnaɪˈzeɪʃə// mod·ern·iza·tion

n. the process of updating something so that it uses the latest ideas, technology, or equipment.

n. the process of adapting something to modern needs or habits, typically through the introduction of contemporary technology or methods.


SIMPLE

The modernization of the old factory took two years.

CONTEXTUAL

The government is investing heavily in the modernization of the national rail network to reduce travel times.

COMPLEX

Economic modernization often requires a delicate balance between adopting global technological standards and preserving the unique cultural heritage that defines a nation's identity.

Origin

From modernize + -ation or French modernisation.

Usage

Often used with 'of' to specify the object being updated; can be used countably when referring to specific instances or programs of change.

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