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renewal

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹɪˈnuəɫ// UK //ɹɪnjˈuːəl// re·new·al

n. the act of making something new again or starting it for a fresh period of time. You often use this for things like contracts, library books, or your energy.

n. the act or process of extending the validity of a contract, license, or agreement; also, the restoration of something to a better or more active state.


SIMPLE

The library offers an easy online renewal for all borrowed books.

CONTEXTUAL

The city council approved the urban renewal project to improve the old downtown area.

COMPLEX

The contract is subject to annual renewal, provided that both parties remain satisfied with the performance metrics established during the initial negotiation phase.

Synonyms
Origin

From renew + -al.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the abstract process of improvement; countable when referring to a specific instance of extending a document or contract.

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