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modernization

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mod⋅ern⋅ize

  [mod-er-nahyz] verb, -ized, -iz⋅ing.
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–verb (used with object)
1. to make modern; give a new or modern character or appearance to: to modernize one's ideas; to modernize a kitchen.
–verb (used without object)
2. to become modern; adopt modern ways, views, etc.
Also, especially British, mod⋅ern⋅ise.

Origin:
1740–50; modern(ism) + -ize

Related forms:
mod⋅ern⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun
mod⋅ern⋅iz⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
1. renovate, refurbish, update.
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mod·ern·ize   (mŏd'ər-nīz')   
v.   mo·dern·ized, mo·dern·iz·ing, mo·dern·iz·es

v.   tr.
To make modern in appearance, style, or character; update.
v.   intr.
To accept or adopt modern ways, ideas, or style.
mod'ern·i·za'tion (-ər-nĭ-zā'shən) n., mod'ern·iz'er n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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