Definition of "Modernize"

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To upgrade a facility by installing up-to-date technology as well as introducing stylistic changes reflecting current patterns. Modernizing a facility can add substantially to its value and marketability. For example, a modern kitchen and baths make a house show better and sell more easily.

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