revolutionize
rehv-uh-LOO-shuh-nyz
Revolutionize (verb) means to change something so completely and dramatically that it transforms the field. Example: “Smartphones revolutionized the way people access information.”
verb
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To change something so completely and dramatically that it transforms the field.
"Smartphones revolutionized the way people access information."
How to use revolutionize
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo completely transform something for the better, usually through a major innovation.
Common pairings
revolutionize an industry
revolutionize the way we...
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- revolutionizes
- Past tense
- revolutionized
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Etymology
Formed from revolution plus the verb-forming suffix -ize.
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What does “revolutionize” mean?
The word “revolutionize” means to change something so completely and dramatically that it transforms the field. In plain terms, to completely transform something for the better, usually through a major innovation.
How do you pronounce “revolutionize”?
“Revolutionize” is pronounced rehv-uh-LOO-shuh-nyz (/ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)u.ʃəˌnaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “revolutionize” in a sentence?
Here is “revolutionize” used in a sentence: “Smartphones revolutionized the way people access information.”
What part of speech is “revolutionize”?
“Revolutionize” is a verb.
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