CEFR B2

renovation

noun

Meaning

The process of repairing and improving a building, especially an old one, so that it is in good condition again.

Examples

The museum closed for a year to undergo extensive renovation work.
Our kitchen renovation cost more than we initially expected, but it looks fantastic.

Synonyms: repair, restoration, refurbishment, remodeling, overhaul

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renovation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛnəˈveɪʃən/

Definition

The process of repairing and improving a building, especially an old one, so that it is in good condition again.

Examples

The museum closed for a year to undergo extensive renovation work.
Our kitchen renovation cost more than we initially expected, but it looks fantastic.
The historic theater's renovation preserved its original architecture while adding modern amenities.

How to Use renovation

undergo renovation (collocation): To experience the process of being renovated. — "The historic building will undergo renovation next year."
renovation project (collocation): A planned effort to renovate something. — "Their latest renovation project involves converting an old barn into a house."

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