contemporizing

verb

Definition of contemporizingnext
present participle of contemporize
as in updating
to adapt to modern needs, taste, or usage the new owners of the old-line French restaurant plan to contemporize the menu and make the place seem less intimidating

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  1. updating
  2. modernizing
  3. streamlining
Verb
  • Regularly updating your personal website with new projects or accomplishments can help ensure that potential clients or employers always see your most up-to-date skills and experience.
    Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Some were successful, like EA’s Dead Space (2023), which kept just enough of its source material’s DNA intact while updating its combat.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of updating
Verb
  • The operational problem with regularly and quickly modernizing software lies in the time needed to develop a strategic plan while minimizing downtime.
    Oleg Lola, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Interior designers share their top tips for modernizing a space without losing its charm.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of modernizing
Verb
  • Creators play a crucial role in streamlining the customer experience, and brands that are optimizing their creator rosters are poised to be agile when testing.
    Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Apart from streamlining workflows end to end, these technologies have allowed FIs to remove friction in their processes and gather valuable client insights all along.
    Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of streamlining
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