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renewal
noun re·new·al \ri-ˈnü-əl, -ˈnyü-\
: the act of extending the period of time when something is effective or valid : the act of renewing something
: the state of being made new, fresh, or strong again : the state of being renewed
Full Definition of RENEWAL
1
: the act or process of renewing : repetition
2
: the quality or state of being renewed
3
: something (as a subscription to a magazine) renewed
4
: something used for renewing; specifically : an expenditure that betters existing fixed assets
5
: the rebuilding of a large area (as of a city) by a public authority
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First Known Use of RENEWAL
circa 1686
Related to RENEWAL
- Synonyms
- duplication, iteration, redo, reduplication, reiteration, repeat, repetition, replay, replication, reprise
RENEWAL Defined for Kids
renewal
noun re·new·al \ri-ˈnü-əl, -ˈnyü-\
Definition of RENEWAL for Kids
1
: the act of continuing in force for a new period <the renewal of a magazine subscription>
2
: the state of being made new, fresh, or strong again
3
: something renewed <license renewals>
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