verb
- to develop industries in a country or region on a large scale; to transform an economy from agricultural to manufacturing-based
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'industrialize'; commonly used in historical and economic contexts
Examples
- Japan industrializes rapidly after World War II.
- The government industrializes the rural regions to create jobs.
- As a nation industrializes, it often experiences significant social change.
- China industrializes at an unprecedented pace during the late 20th century.
- When a country industrializes, it typically increases its use of machinery and factories.
- The economy industrializes through investment in manufacturing infrastructure.