modernisation
noun/ˌmɑdərnəˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,476 most common English word
Meaning
the process of making something more up-to-date or suited to modern needs.
Example sentence
The city's modernisation project brought new infrastructure and improved public transport for all residents.
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