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Fourth Industrial Revolution

Fourth Industrial Revolution proper noun: the rapid technological advancements seen in the early 21st century.

Proper noun

the Fourth Industrial Revolution

  1. The rapid technological advancements seen in the early 21st century.
    Synonyms:
    Industry 4.0

Synonyms of Fourth Industrial Revolution

Origin of Fourth Industrial Revolution

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

Questions about Fourth Industrial Revolution

What does Fourth Industrial Revolution mean?
Fourth Industrial Revolution means the rapid technological advancements seen in the early 21st century.
What part of speech is Fourth Industrial Revolution?
Fourth Industrial Revolution is a proper noun.

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