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mod⋅ern⋅ize

[mod-er-nahyz] verb, -ized, -iz⋅ing.
–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


mod⋅ern⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun
mod⋅ern⋅iz⋅er, noun


1. renovate, refurbish, update.
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adjective
not brought up to date 
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