modernization
//ˌmɒdərnaɪˈzeɪʃən//
Noun
modernizationSingular
modernizationsPlural
1
The process of adapting something to modern needs, standards, or technology.
The modernization of the railway system will improve transportation across the country.
2
The transformation of a society from a traditional or less developed state to a more advanced, industrialized, or technologically sophisticated one.
The modernization of the country brought significant changes to its economy and infrastructure.