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verb
- 1. adapt (something) to modern needs or habits, typically by installing modern equipment or adopting modern ideas or methods: "he modernized the health service" Similar
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modernize | American Dictionary. verb [ I/T ] us / ˈmɑd·ərˌnɑɪz / Add to word list. to make or become more modern: [ T ] We decided to modernize our kitchen and installed a new sink and dishwasher. modernization. noun [ U ] us / ˌmɑd·ər·nəˈzeɪ·ʃən /
The meaning of MODERNIZE is to make modern (as in taste, style, or usage). How to use modernize in a sentence.
Modernize definition: to make modern; give a new or modern character or appearance to. See examples of MODERNIZE used in a sentence.
verb [ I/T ] us / ˈmɑd·ərˌnɑɪz / Add to word list. to make or become more modern: [ T ] We decided to modernize our kitchen and installed a new sink and dishwasher. modernization. noun [ U ] us / ˌmɑd·ər·nəˈzeɪ·ʃən /
To modernize is to adjust or improve something, especially in a way that uses new technology. You might modernize your grandmother's kitchen by buying her a microwave and an espresso machine. When you modernize something, you bring it up to date.
To modernize something such as a system or a factory means to change it by replacing old equipment or methods with new ones. ...plans to modernize the refinery. [ VERB noun ]
MODERNIZE definition: to make something more modern or to become more modern: . Learn more.
Define modernize. modernize synonyms, modernize pronunciation, modernize translation, English dictionary definition of modernize. 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,...
Modernize definition: to make modern; give a new or modern character or appearance to. See examples of MODERNIZE used in a sentence.
[transitive] modernize something to make a system, methods, etc. more modern and more suitable for use at the present time synonym update. The company is investing $9 million to modernize its factories.
