revolutionize
[ rev-uh-loo-shuh-nahyz ]
/ ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnaɪz /
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verb (used with object), rev·o·lu·tion·ized, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·ing.
to bring about a revolution in; effect a radical change in: to revolutionize petroleum refining methods.
to subject to a political revolution.
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Also especially British, rev·o·lu·tion·ise .
Origin of revolutionize
First recorded in 1790–1800; revolution + -ize
OTHER WORDS FROM revolutionize
rev·o·lu·tion·iz·er, nounqua·si-rev·o·lu·tion·ized, adjectiveun·rev·o·lu·tion·ized, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for revolutionize
revolutionize
revolutionise
/ (ˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to bring about a radical change inscience has revolutionized civilization
to inspire or infect with revolutionary ideasthey revolutionized the common soldiers
to cause a revolution in (a country, etc)
Derived forms of revolutionize
revolutionizer or revolutioniser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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