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renovation

[ ren-uh-vey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act or process of repairing, renewing, or restoring to good condition:

    The project will include interior and exterior renovation and rehabilitation to upgrade the school’s infrastructure.

  2. the act of reinvigorating or reviving:

    The transition to organic growing will require an investment of labor and capital to complete the orchard renovation, install new plantings, and build economic viability.

  3. Usually renovations. something that has been repaired or restored to a better condition, or the work done to repair or restore something:

    Renovations to the theater include new doors and windows, a new lighting system, and a refurbished floor for the stage.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of renovation1

First recorded in 1400–50, for an earlier sense; from Latin ԴDZپō-, stem of ԴDZپō “rԱɲ”; renovate ( def ), -ion ( def )
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Scores of business leaders and construction workers turned out at both Wednesday’s council meeting and a Tuesday committee meeting to urge councilmembers to move forward with the renovation.

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But the state’s lawsuit, filed March 25, alleges that board members used the money on trips to Las Vegas, a home renovation, cellphones, smart watches, Christmas decor, a truck, for-profit business ventures and more.

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The Senedd's chamber has now closed for renovation work to accommodate the additional members when they start next year.

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If you’re only thinking about doing small projects around the house, renovations may be cheaper than buying a new home.

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Despite the renovation still being in its initial phase, offers for the property have begun to come in, Belmont said, but so far for below the $39-million asking price.

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