revolution
/ˌrɛvəˈl(j)uːʃən/revolution
NOUNDefinition of revolution
A revolution is a sudden significant change.
Example: The Industrial Revolution began when machines were able to make things quicker and cheaper than people.
A revolution is a war against the government by the country's own people.
Example: There was a revolution in France in 1789.
When a wheel turns around once it has made a revolution; going in a circle; turning; revolving.
Example: The hour hand on the clock makes one revolution in twelve hours.
A revolution is when one object (like a planet) goes in a circle around another object (like a star).
Example: One revolution of Earth is 365 days long. One revolution of Venus is 225 days long.
revolution
EXAMPLESExamples of revolution
The Industrial Revolution began when machines were able to make things quicker and cheaper than people.
Example sentenceIn the 1960s, you had the women's revolution, the sexual revolution, and all sorts of change.
Example sentenceThere was a revolution in France in 1789.
Example sentenceThe hour hand on the clock makes one revolution in twelve hours.
Example sentenceOne revolution of Earth is 365 days long. One revolution of Venus is 225 days long.
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