Fourth Industrial Revolution

proper noun

The rapid technological advancements seen in the early 21st century.

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Industry 4.0
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Meanings

proper nounthe Fourth Industrial Revolution
  1. businessThe rapid technological advancements seen in the early 21st century.

    Synonyms: Industry 4.0

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe rapid technological advancements seen in the early 21st century.

Similar
Industry 4.0
Also see
industry 4.0

Origin

Popularized in 2016 by Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum founder and executive chairman.

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Fourth Industrial Revolution. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Fourth%20Industrial%20Revolution

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“Fourth Industrial Revolution.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Fourth%20Industrial%20Revolution. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Fourth%20Industrial%20Revolution.

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