modernize

Modernize is to update something to make it more current or more compatible with current technology and practices.

(verb)

An example of modernize is when you take an old house and add indoor plumbing to it.

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See modernize in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb modernized, modernizing

to make modern; bring up to date in style, design, methods, etc.

Origin: Fr moderniser

intransitive verb

to adopt modern ways; become modern

Related Forms:

See modernize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb mo·dern·ized, mo·dern·iz·ing, mo·dern·iz·es
verb, transitive
To make modern in appearance, style, or character; update.
verb, intransitive
To accept or adopt modern ways, ideas, or style.

Related Forms:

  • modˌern·i·zaˈtion (-ər-nĭ-zāˈshən) noun
  • modˈern·izˌer noun

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