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, adjective

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How to use revolutionize in a sentence

The one originated a few new effects, the other revolutionised the whole style of writing for the pianoforte.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks
It revolutionised the coal trade, and has made an almost inconceivable change in the commerce of the Tyne.
The Rivers of Great Britain: Rivers of the East Coast|Various
Then Mr. Pim came back for his forgotten hat and the Marden household was again revolutionised.
When Winter Comes to Main Street|Grant Martin Overton
Indeed, that had happened, or rather was in process of happening, which revolutionised all her outlook.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady|Lucas Malet

A few years later, and these things, which had changed so little, were revolutionised.
The Great North Road: London to York|Charles G. Harper

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, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for revolutionize

revolutionise

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