renovation

[ ren-uh-vey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or process of repairing, renewing, or restoring to good condition:

   The project will include interior and exterior renovation and rehabilitation to upgrade the school’s infrastructure.

2. the act of reinvigorating or reviving:

   The transition to organic growing will require an investment of labor and capital to complete the orchard renovation, install new plantings, and build economic viability.

3. Usually renovations. something that has been repaired or restored to a better condition, or the work done to repair or restore something:

   Renovations to the theater include new doors and windows, a new lighting system, and a refurbished floor for the stage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of renovation¹

First recorded in 1400–50, for an earlier sense; from Latin renovātiōn-, stem of renovātiō “renewal”; renovate ( def ), -ion ( def )

Example Sentences

There’s the Get a Heat Pump website, launched by the charities Nesta and The MCS Foundation, which explains what heat pumps are and how they might fit into a home renovation plan.

From BBC

The house had been in need of renovation and he took on the initial repairs of more than £7.5m.

From BBC

Keeneland, located about 90 minutes away, also was also a viable site until the track announced an extensive renovation, which took it out of contention.

From Los Angeles Times

They are weeks into a major renovation after a fissure forced apart rooms in their home.

From Los Angeles Times

Up to 15 people are believed to have been inside the hotel, which had recently been undergoing renovation.

From BBC

Related Words

• facelift
• improvement
• renewal
• repair
• restoration
• upgrade