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

They had been staying at Crossroads Village but had to leave while it underwent renovations.

From Los Angeles Times

David Geffen Hall’s $550 Million Question: The New York Philharmonic’s home underwent an extensive renovation that was finished two years ago.

From New York Times

Despite a series of renovations several years ago, the park still had a bygone, musty air.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Funds earmarked for seismic retrofits and other renovations of old buildings will be included in the payment for the Gas Company Tower.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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