digitize

verb

dig·​i·​tize ˈdi-jə-ˌtīz How to pronounce digitize (audio)
digitized; digitizing

transitive verb

: to convert (something, such as data or an image) to digital form
digitizer noun

Examples of digitize in a Sentence

The record company digitized the songs and made them available on the Internet.
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Archivists use bespoke machines to digitize books page by page, livestreaming their work on YouTube for all to see (alongside some lo-fi music). Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025 Once digitized and available, the collection could form one of the most comprehensive archives of Arab cinema anywhere in the world. Essie Assibu, Variety, 16 Nov. 2025 The contents of the crates have not yet been made public, but Milei's office has said that once all the documents have been digitized, they will also be declassified and made available. Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025 The Measure of Fairness The legal AI market is expected to surpass $10 billion globally by 2030, and many firms will join the race to digitize justice. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for digitize

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of digitize was in 1953

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“Digitize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digitize. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.

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digitize

verb
dig·​i·​tize ˈdij-ə-ˌtīz How to pronounce digitize (audio)
digitized; digitizing
: to change (as data or an image) to digital form
digitizer noun
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