industrialize
[in-duhs-tree-uh-lahyz]
- to introduce industry into (an area) on a large scale.
- to convert to the ideals, methods, aims, etc., of industrialism.
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- to undergo industrialization.
- to follow or espouse industrialism.
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Also especially British, in·dus·tri·al·ise.
Origin of industrialize
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Examples from the Web for industrialize
Contemporary Examples
Still, as China races to industrialize, its government policies will likely exacerbate such problems.
Historical Examples
She tried to industrialize and had the support of the free nations.
AdaptationDallas McCord Reynolds
Remember, we've been helping to industrialize the west, too.
AdaptationDallas McCord Reynolds
Pin an apron on her in the morning, Katy, and hand her a dust cloth and tell her to industrialize.
Her Father's DaughterGene Stratton-Porter
Eight years ago, India and China both set out to industrialize themselves.
RevolutionDallas McCord Reynolds
They're trying to industrialize, modernize, catch up with the advanced countries.
I'm a Stranger Here MyselfDallas McCord Reynolds
industrialize
industrialise
- (tr) to develop industry on an extensive scale in (a country, region, etc)
- (intr) (of a country, region, etc) to undergo the development of industry on an extensive scale
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Word Origin and History for industrialize
v.
1852, from industrial + -ize, or else from French industrialiser (1842), from Medieval Latin industrialis. Related: Industrialized; industrializing.
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