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Industrialization
/ɪndˌʌstɹɪəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/
/ˌɪnˌdəstɹiəɫɪˈzeɪʃən/
industrialisation
Industrialization
01
the process of developing and expanding industries within a region or country, involving the increased production of goods through the use of advanced machinery, technology, and organized labor
industrialization
n
Example
Industrialization in the 20th century saw the widespread adoption of assembly line production techniques.
Urbanization often accompanies industrialization, as people move to cities in search of employment in factories.
Developing countries often undergo stages of industrialization as they transition from agrarian economies to industrialized ones.
The Industrial Revolution marked a period of profound industrialization, introducing mechanized production methods.
Technological advancements, such as the steam engine, played a pivotal role in driving early phases of industrialization.