Digitalization

//ˌdɪdʒɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of digitization. countable, uncountable

    "Well before the mid-1970s, when digitalization ended the tone-based system, Joybubbles had stopped stealing calls."

  2. 2
    the administration of digitalis for the treatment of certain heart disorders wordnet

Example

More examples

"I wonder what effect technical advances such as the Internet, mobile phones and digitalization technology have on the people's awareness, actions and interest in politics."

Etymology

From digitalize + -ation.

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