### Question
What is the definition of modernization?


### Answer
The definition of **modernization** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 285d*:

> 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. § 285d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part C-Specific Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes > subpart 4-national institute of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases**

