Meaning & use
renovation
The process of repairing and improving something, especially an old building, to restore it to good condition.
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The renovation of the old theater took over a year and cost millions.
They moved out temporarily during the kitchen renovation.
A note on using this word
"Renovation" focuses on repairing and updating an existing structure, while "construction" refers to building something new.
Words with a similar meaning
remodelingrestoration
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