- 1renewal (of something) a situation in which something begins again after a pause or an interruption a renewal of interest in traditional teaching methods
- 2the act of making a contract, etc. valid for a further period of time after it has finished The lease comes up for renewal at the end of the month. the renewal date
- 3a situation in which something is replaced, improved, or made more successful economic renewal urban renewal (= the act of improving the buildings, etc. in a particular area)
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