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What does modernize mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word modernize? Here's what it means.

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  1. (transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
  2. (intransitive) To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways
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And I think this is an indication of the fact that we need to modernize the electricity grid.
After the rift was mended, as a mark of reconciliation it was decided to revive and modernize the festival.
Although the strategy was flawed by its excessive voluntarism, it did force the party to modernize itself.
The cruise missile production which will begin next year will modernize our strategic air deterrent.
We'll talk about U.S. military efforts to innovate, to modernize, and to stay ahead of any potential enemy.
Alexander II realized that to modernize mean that Russia needed to westernize, so in 1861 he emancipated the serfs from bondage.

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