modernize
verb
mod·ern·ize
ˈmä-dər-ˌnīz 
modernized; modernizing
: to make modern (as in taste, style, or usage)
modernize a kitchen
: to adopt modern ways
Older companies need to modernize to survive in the new economy.
modernizer
noun
Examples of modernize in a Sentence
We're modernizing our kitchen with a new oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher.
The country recently announced plans to begin modernizing its army.
The school needs a building with modernized classrooms.
Older companies will need to modernize quickly if they are to survive in today's economy.
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State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield is holding listening sessions across the state this month to gather information to modernize the state’s funding formula.
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
According to The Korea Herald, Coupang has invested more than $84 million in global AI startups since 2023 as part of broader efforts to modernize its logistics infrastructure.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
In recent years, El Camino Health has purchased properties at multiple South Bay locations and taken steps to greatly modernize its women’s health and maternity facilities in Mountain View.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Although some could end up performing non-rate-specific duties, many will be there to help modernize the ship, and literally obtain experience of how the systems are installed and integrated.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
According to The Korea Herald, Coupang has invested more than $84 million in global AI startups since 2023 as part of broader efforts to modernize its logistics infrastructure.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
In recent years, El Camino Health has purchased properties at multiple South Bay locations and taken steps to greatly modernize its women’s health and maternity facilities in Mountain View.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Although some could end up performing non-rate-specific duties, many will be there to help modernize the ship, and literally obtain experience of how the systems are installed and integrated.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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“Modernize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modernize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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modernize
verb
mod·ern·ize
ˈmäd-ər-ˌnīz
modernized; modernizing
: to make or become modern
especially
: to change to suit present styles, tastes, or needs
modernization
noun
ˌmäd-ər-nə-ˈzā-shən
modernizer
noun
ˈmäd-ər-ˌnī-zər
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