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
Wei Zhou
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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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
The overshoot conjuncture coincided with a major thrust towards digitalization, computerization, automation of oil and gas extraction: and Microsoft was the supplier second to none.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
This citizen-first approach extends to the country’s advanced digitalization of public and private services, which 77% of Lithuanians believe is making their lives easier.
—Anna Heim, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Rawbank maintains its position as DR Congo’s largest bank by assets, with the CEO Mustafa Rawji emphasizing digitalization as their key growth lever.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Digital Transformation as the Engine of ESG Progress The conversation naturally transitioned to sustainability—an area where Fine sees digitalization playing a powerful enabling role.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
The overshoot conjuncture coincided with a major thrust towards digitalization, computerization, automation of oil and gas extraction: and Microsoft was the supplier second to none.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
This citizen-first approach extends to the country’s advanced digitalization of public and private services, which 77% of Lithuanians believe is making their lives easier.
—Anna Heim, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Rawbank maintains its position as DR Congo’s largest bank by assets, with the CEO Mustafa Rawji emphasizing digitalization as their key growth lever.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Digitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digitalization. Accessed 2 Dec. 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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