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modernise

mo·der·nise

UK/ˈmɒdənaɪz/ uncommon uk

verb

1.

become technologically advanced

  • “Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace”
  • “Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly”
2.

make repairs or adjustments to

  • “You should overhaul your car engine”

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