modernization (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌmɒdərnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits, or making it more modern.
Examples
The modernization of the country's infrastructure took decades.
They are investing heavily in the modernization of the factory.
The modernization of education systems is crucial for future success.
How to Use modernization
- modernization of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates what is being updated or adapted to modern standards. — "The modernization of the railway system is underway."
- modernization efforts (collocation)
- The actions or attempts made to modernize something. — "Their modernization efforts have been successful in attracting foreign investment."
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