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 introduction of the Joint Management Tool reflects a broader trend toward digital modernization within defense organizations. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026

City Manager Aly Zimmermann praised Williams for guiding the department through a period of growth and modernization. —Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026

The new family of vehicles is being developed under a modernization contract, with American Rheinmetall responsible for combat vehicle integration, modular architecture, adaptable mission-kit interfaces, and mission systems engineering. —David Szondy june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2026

Under Sharda’s leadership, Beacon Mobility has advanced a broad operational modernization strategy across workforce systems, recruiting, communications infrastructure, onboarding, safety coordination, employee experience, and real-time transportation visibility. —Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 2 June 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