revolutionize
verb
rev·o·lu·tion·ize
ˌre-və-ˈlü-shə-ˌnīz 
revolutionized; revolutionizing
1
: to overthrow the established government of
2
: to imbue with revolutionary doctrines
3
: to change fundamentally or completely
revolutionize an industry
: to engage in revolution
revolutionizer
noun
Examples of revolutionize in a Sentence
The invention of the airplane revolutionized travel.
This new drug may revolutionize cancer treatment.
This discovery has revolutionized our understanding of how the human brain works.
Recent Examples on the Web
Knoll was credited with revolutionizing the delivery of public health care to low-income community members.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
The Quality Edit has revolutionized the way brands can use the digital space to attract followers and generate revenue.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Such devices could revolutionize the manufacturing and automotive industries.
—Susumu Noda, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024
Titled The Synanon Fix: Did The Cure Become a Cult?, the series which premieres on April 1 analyzes how the organization’s potential to revolutionize healing spiraled into a catastrophic force.
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The involvement of high-profile investors signifies a broader recognition of AI's potential to revolutionize healthcare services.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Harnessing Technological Innovation Technological advancements are revolutionizing supply chain management, with digital platforms offering unprecedented efficiencies.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
On the evening of April 10, 1964 — that is, 60 years ago Wednesday — the Canadian virtuoso Glenn Gould stepped away from the piano at the end of his concert at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles and revolutionized the recording industry.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Euan Blair, the oldest son of former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, has built a nine-figure net worth by revolutionizing the way employers match with young talent.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 9 Apr. 2024
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
The Quality Edit has revolutionized the way brands can use the digital space to attract followers and generate revenue.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Such devices could revolutionize the manufacturing and automotive industries.
—Susumu Noda, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024
Titled The Synanon Fix: Did The Cure Become a Cult?, the series which premieres on April 1 analyzes how the organization’s potential to revolutionize healing spiraled into a catastrophic force.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The involvement of high-profile investors signifies a broader recognition of AI's potential to revolutionize healthcare services.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Harnessing Technological Innovation Technological advancements are revolutionizing supply chain management, with digital platforms offering unprecedented efficiencies.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
On the evening of April 10, 1964 — that is, 60 years ago Wednesday — the Canadian virtuoso Glenn Gould stepped away from the piano at the end of his concert at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles and revolutionized the recording industry.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Euan Blair, the oldest son of former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, has built a nine-figure net worth by revolutionizing the way employers match with young talent.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 9 Apr. 2024
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revolutionize
verb
rev·o·lu·tion·ize
ˌrev-ə-ˈlü-shə-ˌnīz
revolutionized; revolutionizing
1
: to overthrow the established government of
2
: to cause a person to become a revolutionist
3
: to change greatly or completely
an invention that revolutionized the industry
revolutionizer
noun
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