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01building repair
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of repairing and improving a building or room.
n. the process of restoring or improving a structure, typically involving repair, redecoration, or modernisation.
“The old hotel is closed for renovation and will reopen next summer with a new look.”
“The extensive renovation of the Victorian estate required specialized contractors to preserve the original woodwork while updating the electrical systems.”
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02regeneration
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of making something feel new, strong, or healthy again.
n. the process of renewing or regenerating something abstract, such as a spirit, a system, or an urban area.
“The city's plan for urban renovation brought new life to the abandoned docks.”
“The new CEO promised a complete renovation of the corporate culture to address the long-standing issues with employee morale.”
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Real-World Examples
“Photograph: The British Museum/Reuters The tapestry has been on display at the Bayeux Tapestry Museum in Bayeux in Normandy since 1983 and will return there when the museum reopens after renovation.” “Changes include new furniture, a new coffee shop, electronic ticketing kiosks and $7m in public restroom renovations.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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