Množina: industrializations
(Alternate spelling: industrialisation).
The development of industry on an extensive scale; SYN. industrialisation, industrial enterprise.
Process by which an increasing proportion of a country's economic activity is involved in industry. It is essential for economic development and largely responsible for the growth of cities (urbanization).
It is usually associated with the modernization of developing countries, beginning with the manufacture of simple goods that can replace imports.