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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024mod•ern•ize /ˈmɑdɚˌnaɪz/USA pronunciation v., -ized, -iz•ing. - to (cause to) become modern: [~ + object]Our competitors modernized their equipment.[no object]If we hope to compete today we have to modernize.
mod•ern•i•za•tion /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable] mod•ern•iz•er, n. [countable]See -mod-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024mod•ern•ize (mod′ər nīz′),USA pronunciation v., -ized, -iz•ing. v.t. - to make modern;
give a new or modern character or appearance to:to modernize one's ideas; to modernize a kitchen.
v.i. - to become modern;
adopt modern ways, views, etc.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] mod′ern•ise′. - modern(ism) + -ize 1740–50
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . renovate, refurbish, update.
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