Industrialisation vs. Industrialization — What's the Difference?

Industrialisation (alternatively spelled industrialization) is the period of social and economic change that transforms a human group from an agrarian society into an industrial society. This involves an extensive re-organisation of an economy for the purpose of manufacturing.

To develop industry in (a country or society, for example).

(British spelling) industrialization

To organize (the production of something) as an industry.

The development of industry on an extensive scale

To become industrial.

A process of social and economic change whereby a human society is transformed from a preindustrial to an industrial state.

The development of industry on an extensive scale