### Question
How is the term modernization defined?


### Answer
The term **modernization** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 285m* as the following:

> the alteration, remodeling, improvement, expansion, and repair of existing buildings and the provision of equipment for such buildings to the extent necessary to make them suitable for use as centers described in the preceding sentence

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 285m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part C-Specific Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes > subpart 13-national institute on deafness and other communication disorders**

