CEFR C1

refurbishment

noun

Meaning

The process of cleaning, decorating, and equipping something again to make it look new or more attractive.

Examples

The museum announced a major refurbishment project for its oldest wing, starting next year.
Our office underwent a complete refurbishment, resulting in a brighter and more collaborative workspace.

Synonyms: renovation, restoration, redecoration, overhaul

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refurbishment (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃmənt/

Definition

The process of cleaning, decorating, and equipping something again to make it look new or more attractive.

Examples

The museum announced a major refurbishment project for its oldest wing, starting next year.
Our office underwent a complete refurbishment, resulting in a brighter and more collaborative workspace.
The cost of the kitchen refurbishment exceeded their initial budget, but they were pleased with the outcome.

How to Use refurbishment

refurbishment of (prepositional phrase): The act of refurbishing a specific item or place. — "The refurbishment of the old library took over a year to complete."
refurbishment project (collocation): A planned undertaking to refurbish something. — "The city council approved a new refurbishment project for the public park."

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