English language
Toggle Transcript
modernise::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | modernize, overhaul |
| Type of | regenerate, renew |
| Has types | retrofit |
Examples of modernise
modernise
In May 1872 a ten year building programme was instituted to modernise the fleet.
From the en.wikipedia.org
A plan to modernise its image and the cultural representation of France abroad?
From the economist.com
Traffic congestion continues to rise, for lack of measures to modernise the roads.
From the economist.com
Embracing modernism, it debated how to transform and modernise tsarist Russia.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
It is spending a fortune on attempts to modernise its distribution and IT systems.
From the guardian.co.uk
It is increasingly under fire for its lack of leadership and failure to modernise.
From the newscientist.com
How I can modernise dishes, but with no gimmicks and an emphasis on wholesomeness.
From the independent.co.uk
China is entitled to modernise its armed forces and protect its security interests.
From the theaustralian.com.au
In short, if Russia managed to modernise, it would once again become a world leader.
From the economist.com
- Modernize: become technologically advanced; "Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace"; "Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly"
- Overhaul: make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; "You should overhaul your car engine"; "overhaul the health care system"
- (modernisation) modernization: making modern in appearance or behavior; "the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process"
- Alternative spelling of modernize
- (Modernisation) This is about improving and updating the NHS for patients and improving the working lives of its staff - as set out in the NHS Plan.
- (Modernisation) re-fitting out-of-date lift plant and equipment to bring it up to current standards and regulations.
- (Modernisation) the process of social change initiated by industrialisation
