digitalization

American

[dij-i-tl-uh-zey-shuhn] / ˌdɪdʒ ɪ tl əˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

(in the treatment of heart disease) the administration of digitalis, usually in a regimen, to produce a desired physiological effect.
the effect produced.

Etymology

Origin of digitalization

First recorded in 1880–85; digitalize + -ation

Example Sentences

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“Faced with global economic uncertainties, the wave of digitalization, and profound changes in customer behavior, the retail industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation,” the company said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

But as you think about self-reliance, digitalization, and the AI push, you need good networks to monetize all of that.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

And now because of digitalization and how that has changed the way politics work, they want us to do a new audit, and I was appointed by the government to lead that team of researchers.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025

Economists say the government skimped on investment in infrastructure, renewable energy and digitalization — gaps it is now trying to make up.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023

With the advent of digitalization, technological convergence has been set into motion.

From A Short History of EBooks by Lebert, Marie

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