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Definition of renovation

renovation

/ˌrɛn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
ren · o · va · tion
Plural:renovations
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Adjective:renovative
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renovation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of repairing, modernizing, and improving a building or structure, or an instance of such work.

Example

"The historic library was closed for six months while it underwent extensive renovation."

2

The revival, invigoration, or renewal of a system, organization, or state of mind.

Example

"The new director promised a complete renovation of the department's outdated training policies."

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• Rhymes for renovation

• Nearby Words

renounce
renouncement
renovate
renovation
renovator
renown
renowned

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Old French and Latin renovatio, a noun of action from the verb renovare ('to renew or restore'), formed from re- ('again') and novus ('new').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Renovation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/renovation
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