Modernised

adj, verb

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Verb

1
simple past and past participle of modernise form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1
That has undergone modernisation. UK
"[…] the Plan incorporates in proper combination every available modern technique, including extensive electrification on the new standard high-voltage a.c. system at a frequency of 50 cycles; main-line diesel traction as a half-way house to electrification; lightweight diesel trains for secondary and branch services; and a smaller wagon fleet doing more work by the use of continuous brakes in conjunction with modernised terminals and marshalling yards."

Adjective

1
brought up to date wordnet

Synonyms

modernized progressive

Example

"People eagerly sought a more modernised style of dress and transformed the old qipao to suit their tastes."

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