modernisation
UK: ˌmɒdənaɪˈzeɪʃən | US: ˌmɑːdərnəˈzeɪʃən
n. the process of adapting something to modern needs or habits, typically by installing modern equipment or adopting new ideas.
n. the act of making a system, method, or institution more contemporary or efficient.
The word "modernisation" derives from the root "modern," which originates from the Latin modernus (from modo, meaning "just now"). The suffix "-ise" (British English variant of "-ize") converts the noun into a verb, and "-ation" then nominalizes the verb into a process or result. The term reflects the logical progression from "modern" (adj.) to "modernise" (v., to update) to "modernisation" (n., the act or outcome of updating).
The rapid modernisation of the factory increased productivity by 30%.
Urban modernisation often involves replacing outdated infrastructure.
Critics argue that cultural modernisation can erode traditional values.
The government invested heavily in the modernisation of public transport.
Technological modernisation is essential for businesses to stay competitive.