electrification

noun

elec·​tri·​fi·​ca·​tion i-ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

ē-

1

: an act or process of electrifying

2

: the state of being electrified

Examples of electrification in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The projects are expected to be operational by the end of 2028 and are aimed at rising demand from energy storage, grid modernization, electrification and power-hungry AI infrastructure and data centers. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

As proved during the Incat’s recent harbor trials, the combination of volatile fuel prices and rapidly evolving shore infrastructure is forcing operators to consider total electrification faster than anticipated. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Yet, surging power demand from data centers and electrification now demands rapid technological evolution from a sector built on long-range planning. — Abhay Gupta, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Courtright estimated that widespread electrification of motorcycles could eventually displace roughly $600 million in fuel imports in Uganda and between $600 million and $800 million in Kenya. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for electrification

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
• annualization
• autocorrelation
• autoregulation
• beatification
• beneficiation
• biodegradation
• biotransformation
• bureaucratization