modernised
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Made modern or contemporary; updated to current standards or methods: Describes something that has been altered, improved, or adapted to incorporate the latest ideas, technology, or styles, often to make it more efficient, relevant, or functional in the present time.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The factory was modernised with new automated machinery.
- They have a modernised version of the classic software.
- The country's modernised infrastructure supports faster economic growth.
Advanced Usage
- "to be modernised": to have undergone the process of becoming modern.
- The old railway system is finally being modernised.
- "newly modernised": recently updated or made contemporary.
- The hotel reopened after its newly modernised renovation.
Variants and Related Words
- Modernise (verb): To make modern; to adapt to modern needs or habits.
- The company plans to modernise its entire production line.
- Modernisation (noun): The process of making something modern.
- The modernisation of the public transport network is a key goal.
- Modern (adjective): Relating to the present or recent times; characterized by contemporary styles or ideas.
- They live in a very modern apartment.
Synonyms
- Updated: Brought up to date.
- Renovated: Restored to a good state of repair; modernized.
- Revamped: Gave new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.
Antonyms
- Outdated: No longer current or modern; obsolete.
- Archaic: Very old or old-fashioned.
- Antiquated: Old-fashioned or outdated.
Related Phrases
- "bring up to date": To modernize; to make something current.
- The manual needs to be brought up to date with the latest regulations.
- "state-of-the-art": Incorporating the newest ideas and most up-to-date features.
- The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments.
Adjective
- brought up to date
- modernized methods