digitalization
Americannoun
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(in the treatment of heart disease) the administration of digitalis, usually in a regimen, to produce a desired physiological effect.
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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
“Automation, digitalization and geographic shifts are redefining our workforce needs and skill requirements,” Applied Materials CEO Gary Dickerson said in an internal memo sent to employees published in the filing.
From Barron's • Oct. 24, 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
"One special area of focus when it comes to greater efficiency in patient care is digitalization, which also means the use of automation and artificial intelligence," Balzer explains.
From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 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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