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industrialize

/ɪnˈdʌstɹiəlaɪz/ verb

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about industrialize at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Organize (the production of something) into an industry.
    The Chinese industrialized textile production
  2. Develop industry; become industrial.
    The nations of South East Asia will quickly industrialize and catch up with the West