electrification

noun

elec·​tri·​fi·​ca·​tion i-ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce electrification (audio)
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Synonyms of electrificationnext
1
: an act or process of electrifying
2
: the state of being electrified

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The company also provides electrification and grid management solutions. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026 Indeed, the old regs were an indirect way of promoting electrification, as car companies stood little chance of meeting them without battery power or drastic lineup reworkings. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026 The nonprofit said wholesale electricity prices have surged in recent years due to rising demand from electrification, manufacturing and data centers. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026 That demand is being fueled by the expansion of data centers and the growing need for electrification across various industries, including electric vehicles, Siemens Energy spokesman Jake Rubin said. Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for electrification

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First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of electrification was in 1748

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“Electrification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrification. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.

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