dig·i·tal·i·za·tion
ˌdi-jə-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
: the process of converting something to digital form (see digital sense 2) : digitization
the digitalization of printed books
Patenting has become increasingly critical because technology plays an important role in digitalization of payments, online security and information exchange for financial institutions.—
Wei Zhou
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dig·i·ta·li·za·tion
ˌdi-jə-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən
: the administration of digitalis until the desired physiological adjustment is attained
also
: the bodily state so produced
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2025
The latest data from the International Energy Agency warns that data centers now account for nearly 2% of global electricity demand, and this figure is expected to rise as digitalization and cloud services continue to expand, potentially doubling by 2026.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025
For my taste, the digitalization of driving went a little too far.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 27 Jan. 2025
The bank also promotes innovation and digitalization by investing in fintech and digital banking solutions, improving financial accessibility and reducing operational costs for businesses.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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This initiative is part of the IRS’s commitment to improving digital services for taxpayers, aligning with the wider trend toward digitalization within federal agencies.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2025
The latest data from the International Energy Agency warns that data centers now account for nearly 2% of global electricity demand, and this figure is expected to rise as digitalization and cloud services continue to expand, potentially doubling by 2026.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025
For my taste, the digitalization of driving went a little too far.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 27 Jan. 2025
The bank also promotes innovation and digitalization by investing in fintech and digital banking solutions, improving financial accessibility and reducing operational costs for businesses.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Digitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digitalization. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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digitalization
noun
dig·i·ta·li·za·tion
variants
also British digitalisation
: the administration of digitalis (as in heart disease) until the desired physiological adjustment is attained
also
: the bodily state so produced
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