industrialization
1 of 1noun/ɪnˌdʌstriələˈzeɪʃən/
Forms:industrializations
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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
- The Industrial Revolution marked a period of profound industrialization, introducing mechanized production methods.
- Developing countries often undergo stages of industrialization as they transition from agrarian economies to industrialized ones.
- Industrialization in the 20th century saw the widespread adoption of assembly line production techniques.
- Technological advancements, such as the steam engine, played a pivotal role in driving early phases of industrialization.
- Urbanization often accompanies industrialization, as people move to cities in search of employment in factories.
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