revolutionize
The startup revolutionized the way people shop online.
Completely changed and modernized the online shopping experience
To change something completely and make it modern or more efficient
The company revolutionized the manufacturing process with AI.
Transformed the process using artificial intelligence for greater efficiency
Often implies a significant, innovative change
To cause a revolution in a particular area or field
Her speech helped revolutionize the political landscape.
Led to a fundamental change in the political environment
Less common usage compared to the business context
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Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'revolutionize' for significant, innovative changes, not minor adjustments.
Gold Rule
Grammar Rule
Always use the past participle 'revolutionized' in the present perfect tense.
Word Origin
From Latin 'revolutus', past participle of 'revolvi', to roll back
Usage Notes
Formal. Implies a profound and innovative change.