Modernization Meaning

/ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/
B2

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nounThe process of modernizing.

nounThe act, process, or result of modernizing.

In most cases, modernization is identified with Westernization.
Central to this issue is the problem of modernization.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the railway network reduced travel time by a significant amount.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The project for the ____ of the country's ancient railway system is expected to take several years and cost millions of dollars.

From modernize + -ation or French modernisation.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the railway network reduced travel time by a significant amount.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The project for the ____ of the country's ancient railway system is expected to take several years and cost millions of dollars.

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