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

American automakers sell vehicles in Europe and other markets where emissions standards remain strict, and retreating too far from electrification could weaken global competitiveness. —Julian Torres, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026

By advancing hybrid systems alongside electrification, manufacturers hope to provide flexible, lower-emission options for consumers while navigating the transition to fully electric mobility. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026

That’s according to the 2026 Carbon Clean 200 list, which tracks the top 200 public companies that earn revenue from clean energy, electrification and efficiency. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026

The institute works to make these investments more attractive to suppliers through deployment gap grants, which partially fund the upfront cost of renewable energy, electrification and efficiency projects. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 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