renovation  /ˌrɛ nə ˈveɪ ʃən/ ? Meaning of "renovation"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the act of improving by renewing and restoring
  2. (n) the state of being restored to its former good condition

Usage(s):

  1. Under renovation since 2005, this is the Bolshoi Theater, home of the fabled 231-year-old Bolshoi Ballet Company.
  2. It helps move our economic structure toward industrialization and modernization, and accelerates our ongoing renovation doi moi process.
  3. The Trumans moved out during the renovation, which included lowering the kitchen ceiling, as seen in this 1952 photograph.

Quotes

  1. "Given the lead times associated with any franchise acquisition or relocation and with a construction project as complex as a KeyArena renovation, authorization of the public funding needs to occur by the end of 2009 in order for there to be any...
    on Jul 2, 2008 By: David Stern Source: USA Today

  2. "I think it's the best renovation I've ever seen, anywhere," said Faxon, whose own work with the architect Gil Hanse at the TPC Boston has received good reviews. "I think he absolutely nailed it, a seaside course with everything you would...
    on Feb 10, 2010 By: Brad Faxon Source: New York Times

  3. "The city of Miami made an extraordinary effort to identify funds and design a renovation," Shalala said. "But in the end, it wasn't enough."
    on Aug 21, 2007 By: Donna Shalala Source: CNN International

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