Modernization
ˌmɒdərnəˈzeɪʃən
Definitions
The act or process of making something modern; the adoption of modern ideas, methods, or styles.
ˌmɒdərnəˈzeɪʃən
The process of adapting something to modern standards.
The factory's modernization increased production efficiency.
💡 Simply: It's like upgrading something to be more up-to-date, like when you replace your old phone with a new one that has all the latest features. Businesses and governments use it to improve things.
👶 For kids: Making something new and better, like fixing up an old house to look modern!
More Examples
The city’s modernization project included new public transportation.
Economic modernization is a key goal for many developing nations.
How It's Used
"The government is committed to the modernization of the country's infrastructure."
"The company is undergoing a complete modernization of its IT systems."
"Modernization of business processes can improve efficiency and productivity."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
modernize or die
Adapt or be eliminated.
"The company had to modernize or die in the competitive market."
From modern + -ization. Modern derives from the Latin modernus, meaning 'modern', and -ization denotes the act or process of making something modern.
The term 'modernization' gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in discussions of industrial and social change.
Memory tip
Imagine a museum being completely renovated with the latest technology and designs. That's modernization!