modernization
noun
mod·ern·i·za·tion
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Definition of modernization
1
: the act of modernizing : the state of being modernized
2
: something modernized : a modernized version
Examples of modernization in a Sentence
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The white paper, the first such major defense policy document since Chinese President Xi Jinping began his second term in 2017, calls for greater modernization of the country's military, while emphasizing China's goal of peaceful development. — Ben Westcott, CNN, "China's military warns against growing threat from Taiwan 'separatists'," 24 July 2019 For more on the I-75 modernization project, visit www. — Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press, "New lane closure on I-75 in Oakland County begins in August," 31 July 2019 The records room update is the third in a series of modernization projects the Westminster Police Department has taken on in recent years for efficiency and space-saving. — Catalina Righter, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Records room update latest in Westminster Police modernizations," 21 July 2019 As technology developed, the modernization of the department was swift and communication within the department and between agencies became much more feasible. — Jessica Boehm, azcentral, "A beat cop, a fateful shooting and the moments that shaped Phoenix's history," 17 July 2019 The second is grid modernization, which refers to the simple fact that most of the US grid is old AF and badly needs costly upgrades. — David Roberts, Vox, "Using electricity at different times of day could save us billions of dollars," 7 Aug. 2019 But innovation and modernization, to the school, doesn't imply an erasure of tradition. — Brieanna J. Frank, azcentral, "'If I die tonight, I'll be dying happy': Gila River Indian Community celebrates first new school on reservation in a century," 27 July 2019 Beginning with his first premiership, and continuing through his tenure as finance minister in Ariel Sharon’s government, Netanyahu has encouraged the modernization and reform of a once sclerotic economy. — Matthew Continetti, National Review, "Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister," 20 July 2019 But that era remains controversial because the modernization came at the cost of destroying neighborhoods occupied mainly by people of color. — John Gallagher, Detroit Free Press, "Maurice Cox, head of Detroit's planning efforts, resigning as of September," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'modernization.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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