RENOVATION

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does renovation mean? 

• RENOVATION (noun)
  The noun RENOVATION has 2 senses:

1. the act of improving by renewing and restoring

2. the state of being restored to its former good condition

  Familiarity information: RENOVATION used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• RENOVATION (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The act of improving by renewing and restoring

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

overhaul; redevelopment; renovation

Context example:

a major overhaul of the healthcare system was proposed

Hypernyms ("renovation" is a kind of...):

improvement (the act of improving something)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "renovation"):

face lift; face lifting; facelift (a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes)

Derivation:

renovate (make brighter and prettier)

renovate (restore to a previous or better condition)

Sense 2

Meaning:

The state of being restored to its former good condition

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Synonyms:

refurbishment; renovation; restoration

Context example:

the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house

Hypernyms ("renovation" is a kind of...):

improvement; melioration (a condition superior to an earlier condition)

Derivation:

renovate (make brighter and prettier)

renovate (restore to a previous or better condition)

 Context examples 

All the planets in your eighth house will send greetings to that full moon, so if you have been making repairs or renovations, you will see that project come to a happy conclusion.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

They were delighted with the renovation and decorations of their rooms; with the new drapery, and fresh carpets, and rich tinted china vases: they expressed their gratification ungrudgingly.

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)

They ordered a number of structural renovations that were gorgeous.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

You may see a long-term renovation finish up, or you may sell property on this day.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

March 11 should be a fantastic day, certainly one to browse new living spaces, furniture, and items to use in your renovation (if you are doing so).

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Or you may see a full-scale renovation or a new decoration project finish, one that makes you very happy—this is a joyous full moon.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

You may be paying back child support or a contractor for a home renovation or repair—you get the idea.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Alternatively, you may opt to invest in a house or condo, rent a vacation home, or take on a major renovation of your present space.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

If you feel ready to buy your first apartment or house, rent a vacation home, or begin renovations or repairs on your present home, Mars’ position in your financial sector shows that your banker will help you get the mortgage or bank loan you need to get started and that approval should come at this full moon.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

This may be a career-oriented project, such as a product launch or a special report you are researching and writing, or in your personal life, a renovation for your home or a surprise party for your parent’s fortieth anniversary.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)