modernizing

present participle of modernize
as in updating
to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage a proposal to modernize the old school and bring it into the 21st century

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Recent Examples of modernizing The operational problem with regularly and quickly modernizing software lies in the time needed to develop a strategic plan while minimizing downtime. Oleg Lola, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Interior designers share their top tips for modernizing a space without losing its charm. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024

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“Modernizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernizing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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