· the act of improving by renewing and restoring; "they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property"; "a major overhaul of the healthcare system was proposed"
Synonym(s): redevelopment, overhaul
Hypernym(s): improvement
· the state of being restored to its former good condition; "the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house"
Synonym(s): restoration, refurbishment
Hypernym(s): improvement, melioration