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.—
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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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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
But following a difficult year, the original design manufacturer (ODM) sees its activewear acquisition, asset-light operating model and digitalization efforts powering a return to growth this year.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Peter Shen is global head of commercial operations and senior adviser for digitalization and AI at Siemens Healthineers, a leading medtech company pioneering breakthroughs in health care.
—Peter Shen, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
According to the team one of the biggest barriers to digitalization in construction is the lack of standards, interfaces and hands-on experience within many firms.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The third generation — Lorenzo (Maria’s father), Fabio, Giovanni and Danilo Porro — transformed the company by introducing digitalization, revolutionizing both production and design processes.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
But following a difficult year, the original design manufacturer (ODM) sees its activewear acquisition, asset-light operating model and digitalization efforts powering a return to growth this year.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Peter Shen is global head of commercial operations and senior adviser for digitalization and AI at Siemens Healthineers, a leading medtech company pioneering breakthroughs in health care.
—Peter Shen, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
According to the team one of the biggest barriers to digitalization in construction is the lack of standards, interfaces and hands-on experience within many firms.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Digitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digitalization. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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digitalization
noun
dig·i·ta·li·za·tion
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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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