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Adjective: modernized  'mó-du(r),nIzd
  1. Brought up to date
    "modernized methods";
    - modernised [Brit]
Verb: modernize  'mó-du(r),nIz
  1. Make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
    "You should modernize your car engine";
    - overhaul, modernise [Brit]
     
  2. Become technologically advanced
    "Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly";
    - modernise [Brit], develop

See also: progressive

Type of: change, regenerate, renew

Encyclopedia: Modernized

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