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Revolutionize vs Modernize - What's the difference?

revolutionize | modernize |

As verbs the difference between revolutionize and modernize

is that revolutionize is to radically or significantly change, as in a revolution while modernize is to bring something up to date, or make it modern in style or function.

revolutionize

English

Alternative forms

* (UK) revolutionise

Verb

(revolutioniz)
  • to radically or significantly change, as in a revolution

    • modernize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * modernise

    Verb

    (moderniz)
  • To bring something up to date, or make it modern in style or function
  • To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways

    • Related terms

    * modernization * modernizer

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