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

The Mk21A’s progress therefore represents an important step within a much larger modernization effort. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

For investors, the attraction is a large, fragmented industry with substantial room for modernization. — Will Hausberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

However, bipartisan consensus on China deterrence, nuclear modernization and missile defense could protect other major programs, according to multiple analysts. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Most organizations’ data modernization programs start with system upgrades and data quality improvements. — Gaurav Aggarwal, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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