Meaning & Definition of word "Revolution"

noun:

• 1. The action of moving around something in a circular or elliptical orbit.
  • Example: The revolution of the Earth around the sun takes approximately 365 days.
• 2. A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
  • Example: The American Revolution was a pivotal moment in the history of the United States.
• 3. A dramatic and wide-reaching change in the way something works or is organized.
  • Example: The digital revolution has transformed the way we communicate and access information.
• 4. A complete rotation or turn, especially of a wheel or similar object.
  • Example: The wheel completed one full revolution before coming to a stop.
• 5. The time taken for a body to make one complete cycle around another body.
  • Example: The revolution of the moon around the Earth occurs approximately every 27.3 days.