revolutionize

verb rev·o·lu·tion·ize \ -shə-ˌnīz \

Definition of revolutionize

revolutionized; revolutionizing

transitive verb

1 :to overthrow the established government of

2 :to imbue with revolutionary doctrines

3 :to change fundamentally or completely

revolutionize an industry

intransitive verb

:to engage in revolution

—

revolutionizer

noun

See revolutionize defined for English-language learners

See revolutionize defined for kids

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 of revolutionize from the Web

Twenty years ago, Yves Camdeborde revolutionized the Parisian bistro by serving spectacular food in a casual way.

— daniel boulud, ELLE Decor, "3 Timeless French Recipes From France's Most Admired Chefs," 9 Aug. 2017
NORMAN SAYS NO VF.com’s Yohana Desta e-mails: Norman Lear, a 95-year-old living legend who revolutionized TV, is finally receiving a Kennedy Center Honor.

— rebecca keegan, HWD, "How Game of Thrones Changed the Emmy Game," 4 Aug. 2017
The knit fabric made from recycled plastic revolutionized athletic footwear in terms of weight and breathability, factors that athletes and average guys both responded to.

— jake woolf, GQ, "The Nike Flyknit Trainer Is Back In Its Original Glory (and Best Colorway)," 26 July 2017
Since the 1970s, baseball has been revolutionized by the Society for American Baseball's (SABR) unique understanding of statistics.

— david grossman, Popular Mechanics, "The Machines Are Learning To Gamble Like No Human Can," 11 July 2017
An apprentice/mentor system grounded in a proficiency model charged with technical, academic, and professional skill development and critical thinking objectives will revolutionize higher education.

— robert craig baum, Fortune, "This Economic Bubble Is Going to Wreak Havoc When It Bursts," 10 July 2017
Susan A: Drones, or unmanned aircraft systems, are revolutionizing the videos and photos people take to market and sell their homes.

— gary singer, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Using a drone to market your home? Be sure to follow the rules," 6 July 2017
Larry was a pioneer in the sport of handgun hunting and revolutionized porting handguns and shotguns in an effort to reduce recoil and muzzle jump.

— lydia lohrer, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan Outdoor Hall of Fame an idea whose time has come," 1 July 2017
The groundbreaking anti-discrimination was passed in 1972 to ensure protection against gender discrimination in education but has also revolutionized the demographics of sports in the U.S.

— stefanie loh, The Seattle Times, "UW’s Jennifer Cohen and Seattle U’s Shaney Fink struck different paths to athletic director," 23 June 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'revolutionize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of revolutionize

1797

REVOLUTIONIZE Defined for English Language Learners

revolutionize

verb

Definition of revolutionize for English Language Learners

: to change (something) very much or completely : to cause a revolution in (something)

REVOLUTIONIZE Defined for Kids

revolutionize

verb rev·o·lu·tion·ize \ ˌre-və-ˈlü-shə-ˌnīz \

Definition of revolutionize for Students

revolutionized; revolutionizing

:to change greatly or completely

The invention of the airplane revolutionized travel.

Learn More about revolutionize

See words that rhyme with revolutionize Spanish Central: Translation of revolutionize Nglish: Translation of revolutionize for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of revolutionize for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up revolutionize? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

revolutionize

Definition of revolutionize

revolutionizer

Examples of revolutionize in a Sentence

Recent Examples of revolutionize from the Web

First Known Use of revolutionize

REVOLUTIONIZE Defined for English Language Learners

revolutionize

Definition of revolutionize for English Language Learners

REVOLUTIONIZE Defined for Kids

revolutionize

Definition of revolutionize for Students

Learn More about revolutionize

Seen and Heard

WORD OF THE DAY

adversity

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Test Your Vocabulary

Words at Play

Learned Fools: On Names for Students

The Synonyms 'Discover' and 'Invent'

I'll Have the Us(ual)

The Origins of 'Lobbyist'

Ask the Editors

Words of the Year: 1066

How Often Is 'Biweekly'?

Irregardless

Weird Plurals

Word Games

The Exceptions Quiz III

Forms of Government Quiz

Spell It

SCRABBLE® Sprint

Learned Fools: On Names for Students

Trending: NY Times: Trump's Call Ignites 'Imbroglio'

The Exceptions Quiz III

17 English Words that Come From Japanese

Words of the Year: 1066

revolutionize

Definition of revolutionize

revolutionizer

Explore M-W

Examples of revolutionize in a Sentence

Recent Examples of revolutionize from the Web

First Known Use of revolutionize

REVOLUTIONIZE Defined for English Language Learners

revolutionize

Definition of revolutionize for English Language Learners

REVOLUTIONIZE Defined for Kids

revolutionize

Definition of revolutionize for Students

Learn More about revolutionize

Seen and Heard

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games

Learned Fools: On Names for Students

Trending: NY Times: Trump's Call Ignites 'Imbroglio'

The Exceptions Quiz III

17 English Words that Come From Japanese

Words of the Year: 1066