modernization

noun
UK: /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌmɑː.dɚ.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/

  1. The process of making something more modern or up-to-date.

    1. The factory needs modernization to compete.
    2. Modernization of the railway system improved travel across the country.

  2. The transformation from a traditional, rural society to a secular, urban, and industrial society.

    1. Modernization changed their traditional ways.
    2. Rapid modernization presents challenges for maintaining cultural identity.

Synonyms

develop upgrade advance renovate update
modernization verb

  1. To make something more modern or up-to-date.

    1. We need to modernization our old equipment.
    2. The company modernized its approach to customer service.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "modernization" in English means: The process of making something more modern or up-to-date., The transformation from a traditional, rural society to a secular, urban, and industrial society..

The phonetic transcription of "modernization" is /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌmɑː.dɚ.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "modernization": develop, upgrade, advance, renovate, update.

Example usage of "modernization": "The factory needs modernization to compete.". More examples on the page.