modernization
pronunciation
How to pronounce modernization in British English:
UK [ˌmɒdənaɪˈzeɪʃn]
How to pronounce modernization in American English:
US [ˌmɑːdərnəˈzeɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- making modern in appearance or behavior
- a modernized version (as of a play)
Word Origin
- modernization (n.)
- 1770, from modernize + -ation.
Example
- 1. The different components of modernization needed to be sequenced .
- 2. Old jets undergo the process of modernization .
- 3. India 's infrastructure modernization offers significant opportunities as well .
- 4. No doubt china 's modernization received enormous western influence .
- 5. Favors enhancing u.s. nuclear modernization for a credible deterrent .