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modernize
[ mod-er-nahyz ]
verb (used with object)
- to make modern; give a new or modern character or appearance to: to modernize a kitchen.
to modernize one's ideas;
to modernize a kitchen.
verb (used without object)
- to become modern; adopt modern ways, views, etc.
modernize
/ ˈmɒdəˌnaɪz /
verb
- tr to make modern in appearance or style
to modernize a room
- intr to adopt modern ways, ideas, etc
Derived Forms
- ˈmodernˌizer, noun
- ˌmoderniˈzation, noun
Other Words From
- mod·ern·i·za·tion [mod-er-nahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun
- mod·ern·iz·er noun
- o·ver·mod·ern·ize verb overmodernized overmodernizing
- re·mod·ern·ize verb remodernized remodernizing
- un·mod·ern·ized adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of modernize1
Example Sentences
In an interview, Recording Academy Chief Executive Harvey Mason Jr. said the nominations reflect the group’s effort to modernize and diversify its electorate after years in which the academy was criticized for overvaluing the work of older white men.
As the use of AI in the military rises, Trump’s campaign says he would “invest in cutting edge research and advanced technologies” in part to modernize the military, which would benefit tech firms such as Palantir and Anduril Industries.
Additional long-term costs to maintain and modernize the properties were estimated at about $48.7 million over 12 years.
Many districts are already on a waiting list for the funds, with $3.4 billion approved for projects to repair hazardous mold, leaky roofs and septic systems, as well as to build classrooms, modernize science labs and replace aging buildings.
This bond measure would authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to modernize K-12 schools and community colleges.
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