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1 : the act of extending the period of time when something is effective or valid : the act of renewing something[count]
The lease calls for yearly renewals.
License renewals can be done online.
You can get a 10 percent savings on subscription renewals.
[noncount]His contract is up for renewal at the end of the season. [=it will be time to consider renewing his contract at the end of the season]
2 : the state of being made new, fresh, or strong again : the state of being renewed[singular]High fuel prices have led to a renewal of interest in electric cars.
[noncount]She uses flowers in her art as symbols of rebirth and renewal.
— see also ↑urban renewal
Useful english dictionary. 2012.