modernize
verb
mod·ern·ize
ˈmä-dər-ˌnīz 
modernized; modernizing
: to make modern (as in taste, style, or usage)
: to adopt modern ways
modernizer
noun
Examples of modernize in a Sentence
We're modernizing our kitchen with a new oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher.
The country recently announced plans to begin modernizing its army.
The school needs a building with modernized classrooms.
Older companies will need to modernize quickly if they are to survive in today's economy.
Recent Examples on the Web
On Sunday, the two leaders announced plans in Japan to modernize the U.S. military command in that country, deepening ties with Tokyo.
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Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
Angela Vinci, co-founder and chief product and technology officer at Hey Savi said modernizing search with AI systems has the potential to change the shopping experience in a holistic way.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 26 July 2024
That unfulfilled opportunity is a major tenet of Elliott's campaign -- that Southwest has refused to modernize its business to appeal to travelers.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 July 2024
In a statement, Harding said Republicans understand the importance of modernizing the XL Center, and its role in the economic future of Hartford.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2024
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Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
Angela Vinci, co-founder and chief product and technology officer at Hey Savi said modernizing search with AI systems has the potential to change the shopping experience in a holistic way.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 26 July 2024
That unfulfilled opportunity is a major tenet of Elliott's campaign -- that Southwest has refused to modernize its business to appeal to travelers.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 July 2024
In a statement, Harding said Republicans understand the importance of modernizing the XL Center, and its role in the economic future of Hartford.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2024
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modernize
verb
mod·ern·ize
ˈmäd-ər-ˌnīz
modernized; modernizing
: to make or become modern
especially
: to change to suit present styles, tastes, or needs
modernization
noun
ˌmäd-ər-nə-ˈzā-shən
modernizer
noun
ˈmäd-ər-ˌnī-zər
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