Word
revolutionize
Phoneticsrev·o·lu·tion·ize, stress on the third syllable
/ˌɹɛvəˈɫuʃəˌnaɪz/
UK spelling · revolutionise
Definition
v. to change something completely and make it much better or more modern. It is a strong word for a big, positive change.
v. to cause a complete and fundamental change in the nature or structure of something. Often implies a sudden and dramatic improvement or a shift to a new system.
Examples
“The new software will revolutionize the way we work.”
“The invention of the internet revolutionized global communication, making it possible for people to connect instantly across vast distances.”
“By introducing a decentralized ledger system, the startup aims to revolutionize the financial industry and eliminate the need for traditional intermediaries like banks.”
Examples
simple
“The new software will revolutionize the way we work.”
contextual
“The invention of the internet revolutionized global communication, making it possible for people to connect instantly across vast distances.”
complex
“By introducing a decentralized ledger system, the startup aims to revolutionize the financial industry and eliminate the need for traditional intermediaries like banks.”
Real-World Examples
“A teenager from County Down hopes an app he has developed will revolutionise how farms are run, giving hard-pressed farmers more time.” “Spatial intelligence will transform how we create and interact with real and virtual worlds—revolutionizing storytelling, creativity, robotics, scientific discovery, and beyond.” Etymology
From revolution + -ize.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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