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 combination of drop-in compatibility, secure Mode 5 identification, and upgradeable software gives the system a longer runway for future modernization. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

The most common structure has the private partners financing, building, and maintaining these facilities—at no upfront taxpayer cost—which frees the army to focus its resources and energy on other modernization efforts. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

Opponents contend that too many discussions about the modernization have been done in private, with details reaching the public after decisions have been made. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

McDonald’s said the restaurant modernizations include lockers to handle delivery orders, more visible coffee preparation areas to enhance quality perceptions, bigger play areas and improved kitchen layouts. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 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