Refurbishments

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The process of renovating or restoring something to improve its condition or functionality
2. Upgrading or modernizing existing physical structures or facilities to enhance their usability and appeal
3. The act of making improvements to an item or space to refresh its appearance or performance

Etymology: "Refurbishments" is the plural of "refurbishment," a noun formed in English from the verb "refurbish" and the suffix "-ment." The verb "refurbish" is itself built from "re-" (again) and "furbish," which means to polish or make bright, so the core sense is making something look new again. The suffix "-ment" came into English through Old French from the Latin "-mentum," which forms nouns denoting the result or means of an action, so "refurbishment" is literally the result of refurbishing. The plural form simply counts separate pieces of such work, as in a building that has undergone several rounds of renovation. The noun is a straightforward English formation rather than a borrowing, so its history lies mostly in the parts it is made from.

Synonyms: renovations, restorations, upgrades, improvements, revamps