modernization

noun

mod·​ern·​i·​za·​tion ˌmä-dər-nə-ˈzā-shən 

1

: the act of modernizing : the state of being modernized

2

: something modernized : a modernized version

Examples of modernization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the heir to the throne and his wife, Kate Middleton, though, change doesn’t mean upheaval but rather modernization — a monarchy more emotionally attuned and grounded in everyday life. —Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

Khachatryan noted that because the infrastructure to move goods in, out of and around Puerto Rico is already in place, scaling that success into other industries would primarily require targeted adjustments and modernization. —Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025

The city, known for its rapid modernization and futuristic skyline, recently became the stage for a performance that merged classical Chinese dance with robotics. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025

His modernization was both intelligent and beautiful, rooted in Coco’s own starting point — menswear codes and techniques. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for modernization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration