industrialize

//ɪnˈdʌstriəlaɪz//
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Verb

industrializeInfinitive
industrializePresent tense
industrializedPast tense
industrializedPast participle
industrializingPresent participle
industrializesThird-person singular
1

To develop industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

The government plans to industrialize the rural areas to create more jobs.

2

To organize or convert something according to industrial methods or principles.

The company decided to industrialize its production process to increase efficiency.