modernization
noun
mod·ern·i·za·tion
ˌmä-dər-nə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the act of modernizing : the state of being modernized
2
: something modernized : a modernized version
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Iran's Missile Modernization Iran is rapidly advancing its missile arsenal as part of a sweeping military modernization effort aimed at deterring U.S. and Israeli attacks.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The aviation industry coalition Modern Skies has been pushing for ATC modernization and recently released an advertisement highlighting the outdated technology.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
The Department of Defense stands to gain more than $370 million for IT modernization, audit automation and DARPA-led cyber research.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Contract extensions for renovations/modernization ARE MUNCHABLE unless directly tied to patient care
This section of the prompt was the result of analysis by Lavingia and other DOGE staff, Lavingia explained.
—Brandon Roberts, ProPublica, 6 June 2025
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The aviation industry coalition Modern Skies has been pushing for ATC modernization and recently released an advertisement highlighting the outdated technology.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
The Department of Defense stands to gain more than $370 million for IT modernization, audit automation and DARPA-led cyber research.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Contract extensions for renovations/modernization ARE MUNCHABLE unless directly tied to patient care
This section of the prompt was the result of analysis by Lavingia and other DOGE staff, Lavingia explained.
—Brandon Roberts, ProPublica, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for modernization
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“Modernization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modernization. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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