refurbishment
noun/riˈfɜrbɪʃmənt/
Frequency rank: #11,639 most common English word
Meaning
The process of cleaning, repairing, and improving something to restore it to good condition.
Example sentence
The old hotel underwent complete refurbishment before reopening to guests.
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