renovation
1. the act of improving by renewing and restoring (Freq. 1)
- they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property
- a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed
• Syn:
redevelopment, overhaul
• Derivationally related forms:
redevelop (for: redevelopment), renovate
• Hypernyms:
improvement
• Hyponyms:
face lift, facelift, face lifting
2. the state of being restored to its former good condition
- the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house
• Syn:
restoration, refurbishment
• Derivationally related forms:
refurbish (for: refurbishment), restore (for: restoration), renovate
• Hypernyms:
improvement, melioration
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