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

Modern software development companies offers solutions that combine AI technologies and legacy system modernization to help companies transition to sustainable energy models focused on reducing emissions and efficient resource use. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025

Atkins’ first pillar — rewriting disclosure rules — is framed as modernization. —Andrew Behar, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025

This modernization push mirrors broader industry trends. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025

From the Saudi perspective, the entertainment industry spending is a way to reduce the country’s economic dependence on oil and to improve their image globally, which is all part of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s modernization plan for the kingdom called Vision 2030. —Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 4 Dec. 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