noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of refurbishing; a renovation. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the state of being restored to its former good condition wordnet

Synonyms

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renovationface liftrefreshmentrenewalrenovationrestoration

Example

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"The factory is closed for refurbishment and will re-open on 1st September 2007."

Etymology

From refurbish + -ment.

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