Modernize: meaning, definitions and examples

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modernize

 

[ หˆmษ’dษ™rnaษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

society

To modernize means to bring something up to date with the latest technology, ideas, or styles. It involves making something more relevant to the current time.

Synonyms

revamp, update, upgrade

Examples of usage

  • Many companies are looking to modernize their manufacturing processes to increase efficiency.
  • The government is working on modernizing the public transportation system to meet the needs of the growing population.
  • We need to modernize our educational system to better prepare students for the future.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

To modernize a technology or system is to improve or replace it with newer and more advanced features.

Synonyms

enhance, innovate, renew

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to modernize their software to enhance user experience.
  • They are planning to modernize the network infrastructure to support faster data transfer.
  • It's essential to constantly modernize technology to stay competitive in the market.

Translations

Translations of the word "modernize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น modernizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคงเฅเคจเคฟเค•เฅ€เค•เคฐเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช modernisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memodernisasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะดะตั€ะฝั–ะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ modernizowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฟ‘ไปฃๅŒ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moderniser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ modernizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท modernize etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜„๋Œ€ํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญุฏูŠุซ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ modernizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ modernizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ŽฐไปฃๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ modernizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรบttรญmavรฆรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐาฃา“ั‹ั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผasirlษ™ลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ modernizar

Etymology

The word 'modernize' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the Latin word 'modernus', meaning 'modern.' The concept of modernizing has been prevalent throughout history as societies and technologies evolve to adapt to the changing times.

See also: modern, modernism, modernity, modernization, modernized, modernizer, postmodernist.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,463, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.