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mod·ern·ize  (mdr-nz)
v. mo·dern·ized, mo·dern·iz·ing, mo·dern·iz·es
v.tr.
To make modern in appearance, style, or character; update.
v.intr.
To accept or adopt modern ways, ideas, or style.
modern·i·zation (-r-n-zshn) n.
modern·izer n.
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Adj.1.modernized - brought up to date; "modernized methods"
modernised
progressive - favoring or promoting progress; "progressive schools"


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