Crime in Western societies has been shaped by four aspects of modernization: industrialization, urbanization, expression of the state's power and resources, and the humanization of interpersonal relations.

Modernization is a concept in the sphere of social sciences that refers to process in which society goes through industrialization, urbanization and other social changes that completely transform the lives of individuals.

The installation of new plumbing, air conditioning, floors, cabinets, carpeting, etc. on school grounds.

Process of upgrading public housing developments when the local housing authority and HUD deem that the physical condition, location, and outmoded management policies in specific developments "adversely affect the quality of living of the tenants." To obtain HUD Modernization funds, the housing authority must, in addition to submitting plans for modernization and rehabilitation of buildings and grounds, involve tenants in such planning, in changing management policies and practices, and in expanding services and facilities available to tenants. Modernization programs involve the sale of housing authority bonds and an adjustment in the Annual Contributions Contract.

making modern in appearance or behavior; "the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process"

an important project for us and we have chosen Red Hat Enterprise Linux as our platform for this project

The act of rendering modern in style; the act or process of causing to conform to modern of thinking or acting.

Corrective measures taken to bring a property into conformity with changes in style, whether exterior or interior.

the changes that enable a country to compete effectively with the leading countries at a given time. (p. 835)

a modernized version (as of a play)