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

Beginning with the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Japan embarked on its modernization project and aggressive empire-making to become an imperial power. — Pei-Hsu Lin, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

Proponents of the change say that City Hall has outgrown its current building, which is in need of extensive repairs and modernization; One estimate puts the repair bill over $1 billion. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

The contract has a maximum value of $472 million, giving the Army access to engineering support as modernization requirements evolve. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

His work spans commercial platform engineering, public-sector modernization, AI research, peer review, and open-source software development. — William Jones, USA Today, 11 Aug. 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