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modernize

/ˈmɒdənaɪz/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To make something modern or up-to-date.

  • Verb

    To renovate or rebuild something, especially by introducing new methods, technology, or design.


Synonyms

rejuvenate , renew , renovate , up to date , upgrade
Rhymes
Words rhyming with modernize
applaudize , authorize , compromise , realize
Variants
List of all variants of modernize that leads to same result
modernize , modernized , modernizer , modernizers , modernizes , modernizing , modernisation , modernisations , modernise , modernised , modernises , modernising , modernization
Etymology
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From the word 'modern' and the suffix '-ize'. 'Modern' comes from the Latin 'modernus', meaning 'recently' or 'just now'.


Trivia
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  1. Modernization is a key factor in the economic development of countries.

  2. The term 'modernization' was first used in the late 19th century to describe the process of updating and improving infrastructure and technology.

  3. Modernization has led to significant social changes, including increased urbanization and the spread of mass media and communication technologies.


Related Concepts
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  1. Industrialization: A historical process that began in the late 18th century and continued into the late 19th century, characterized by the transition from agrarian societies to industrial and urban ones.

  2. Globalization: The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide, resulting in a more interconnected and globalized world economy and society.


Culture
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Modernization is a significant concept in history, particularly in the context of industrialization and globalization. It has been the subject of numerous literary works, art movements, and philosophical debates.

How to Memorize "modernize"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a building being renovated or a city transforming into a modern one.
    - Visualize the process of updating something to make it new and contemporary.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'modernize' with words like 'innovation', 'progress', and 'upgrade'.
    - Think of modernization as a way to make something better and more efficient.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Modern is the new classic' to help remember the meaning of modernize.
    - Remember that modernize means 'to make modern'.


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