The term industrialize means to introduce industrial methods in a country or region. Other words that can be used as synonyms include mechanize, modernize, urbanize, and commercialize. Mechanize refers to introducing machines for production, while modernize relates to upgrading existing methods with the latest technology. Urbanize, on the other hand, pertains to adopting an urban lifestyle and commercialize to make something focused on business. Other possible synonyms include develop, build up, streamline, and systematize. Whichever term is used, the main idea is to transform a region's economy into one that is based on industry, production, and modernization.