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
Harnessing Technological Innovation Technological advancements are revolutionizing supply chain management, with digital platforms offering unprecedented efficiencies.
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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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Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago today.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
In addition to a more affordable EV, Musk has also been promising a Tesla robotaxi that would revolutionize car ownership.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 5 Apr. 2024
Many companies seem to be in Mr. Brynjolfsson’s camp, hopeful that the shiny new tool will revolutionize their workplaces.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
During the booming electronics era, the Japanese brand Toto revolutionized the washlet in 1980 with a toilet seat attachment that uses warm water to cleanse.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
Conclusion The integration of AI into academic settings has the potential to revolutionize education.
—David Balaban, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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
Related Articles Google to purge billions of files containing personal data in settlement of Chrome privacy case
Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago today.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
In addition to a more affordable EV, Musk has also been promising a Tesla robotaxi that would revolutionize car ownership.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 5 Apr. 2024
Many companies seem to be in Mr. Brynjolfsson’s camp, hopeful that the shiny new tool will revolutionize their workplaces.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
During the booming electronics era, the Japanese brand Toto revolutionized the washlet in 1980 with a toilet seat attachment that uses warm water to cleanse.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
Conclusion The integration of AI into academic settings has the potential to revolutionize education.
—David Balaban, Forbes, 29 Mar. 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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