renovation

ren·o·vate  (rn-vt)

tr.v. ren·o·vat·ed, ren·o·vat·ing, ren·o·vates

1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling.

2. To impart new vigor to; revive.

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[Latin renovre, renovt- : re-, re- + novre, to make new (from novus, new; see newo- in Indo-European roots).]

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reno·vation n.

reno·vative adj.

reno·vator n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	renovation - the act of improving by renewing and restoring; "they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property"; "a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed" redevelopment, overhaul improvement - the act of improving something; "their improvements increased the value of the property" face lifting, facelift, face lift - a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes; "give your home a facelift"; "more than a facelift, the new model marks a fundamental change of direction"
	2.	renovation - the state of being restored to its former good condition; "the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house" refurbishment, restoration melioration, improvement - a condition superior to an earlier condition; "the new school represents a great improvement"

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renovation

noun restoration, repair, overhaul, restoration, renewal, rehabilitation, revamping, refurbishment, doing up (informal), modernization, refitting, fixing up (informal, chiefly U.S. & Canad.), reconditioning a property which needs extensive renovation

Translations

renovation [ˌrenəʊˈveɪʃən] N [of house, building] → restauración f

renovation [ˌrɛnəˈveɪʃ^ən] n → rénovation f

renovation

n (of building) → Renovierung f, → Renovation f; (of painting, furniture) → Restaurierung f

renovation [ˌrɛnəʊˈveɪʃ/ən] n (see vb) → rimessa a nuovo; (XXX) → restauro

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renovation [ˌrɛnəʊˈveɪʃ/ən] n (see vb) → rimessa a nuovo; (XXX) → restauro