refurbishment

Definitions

The act of restoring something to a better or improved condition.

The process of renovating or redecorating a building or room.

The repair and cleaning of equipment to make it ready for resale or reuse.

Examples

The hotel is currently closed for a complete refurbishment of its lobby and guest rooms.

After the refurbishment, the historic building was transformed into a modern office space.

Synonyms

renovation restoration remodeling overhaul rehabilitation modernization revamping

Antonyms

neglect deterioration decay ruin abandonment damage degradation