mod·ern·ize also Brit mod·ern·ise 
/ˈmɑ:dɚˌnaɪz/ verb
mod·ern·iz·es; mod·ern·ized; mod·ern·iz·ing /ˈmɑ:dɚˌnaɪz/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to make (something) modern and more suited to present styles or needs
▪ We're modernizing our kitchen with a new oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher. ▪ The country recently announced plans to begin modernizing its army. ▪ The school needs a building with modernized classrooms. 2 [no obj] : to become modern : to begin using the newest information, methods, or technology
▪ Older companies will need to modernize quickly if they are to survive in today's economy.
▪ We're modernizing our kitchen with a new oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher. ▪ The country recently announced plans to begin modernizing its army. ▪ The school needs a building with modernized classrooms.
▪ Older companies will need to modernize quickly if they are to survive in today's economy.
— mod·ern·i·za·tion also Brit mod·ern·i·sa·tion /ˌmɑ:dɚnəˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌmɒdəˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ a company in need of modernization
/ˌmɑ:dɚnəˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌmɒdəˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ a company in need of modernization
