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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

Examples of electrification in a Sentence

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Given recent strength in orders and demand expectations for gas turbine and electrification products and services, many analysts expect management to raise its guidance for 2025 – and maybe even for next year. Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025 Now, demand is exploding primarily from data centers, along with new manufacturing and home and vehicle electrification. Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025 According to Stellaria, this surge is driven by unprecedented electrification, expanding data centres supporting AI, and a rebound in industrial production. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025 Transport system, electrification, grid, agriculture, circular economy for packaging, right? Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for electrification

Word History

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 8 Dec. 2025.

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