modernization

Other spellings

• (UK) modernisation

Word parts

modernize + -ation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ or /ˌmɒdənaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ or /ˌmɑdɚnaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ or [ˌmɑɾɚ-]
• Hyphenation: mod‧ern‧i‧za‧tion

Noun

Singular modernization

Plural modernizations

1. (countable & uncountable) Modernization is the process of modernizing something.