digitization

noun

dig·i·ti·za·tion ˌdi-jə-tə-ˈzā-shən

: the process of converting something to digital form (see digital sense 2)

After two years of cataloging and digitization, the material will take its place in Tulsa alongside a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence …—

Ben Sisario

The role of libraries has shifted significantly with the digitization of the printed word and the advent of the internet.—

Andrew J. Yawn

Examples of digitization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At one point, officials said, the West Virginia facility held so many paper records that the floors started sagging, prompting them to speed up their digitization process and build temporary structures to store the records in the parking lot. —

Perry Stein, Washington Post, 21 July 2024 In the last few years, digitization, sustainability, traceability and recycling have been extremely important. —

Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2024 Employment Prospects for Software Engineers The future looks bright for software engineers, with growing opportunities driven by technological advancements and the increasing digitization of various industries. —

Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 Microsoft and Apple were at the vanguard of Big Tech, which is the dominant force in the U.S. stock market after amassing strength through the digitization of the world. —

Stan Choe, Fortune, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for digitization

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