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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 23 May 2026 The Louisiana experience shows that when codes are widely accessible, digitized and integrated into everyday workflows, outcomes can improve significantly. Scott Reynolds, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Since the 1980s, human beings digitized the global economy, mapped the human genome, and built cars that can drive themselves. Julia Dhar, Fortune, 19 May 2026 During production, the filmmakers at Illumin8 digitized deteriorating reels and recovered footage Brian had never seen of his father. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for digitize

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of digitize was in 1953

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Digitize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digitize. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

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
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster