noun
1. the act of improving by renewing and restoring (Freq. 1)
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they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property
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a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed
• Syn: ↑redevelopment, ↑overhaul
• Derivationally related forms: ↑redevelop (for: ↑redevelopment), ↑renovate
• Hypernyms: ↑improvement
• Hyponyms: ↑face lift, ↑facelift, ↑face lifting
2. the state of being restored to its former good condition
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the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house
• Syn: ↑restoration, ↑refurbishment
• Derivationally related forms: ↑refurbish (for: ↑refurbishment), ↑restore (for: ↑restoration), ↑renovate
• Hypernyms: ↑improvement, ↑melioration
Useful english dictionary. 2012.