digitalize

American  

[dij-i-tl-ahyz, dij-i-tal-ahyz] / ˈdɪdʒ ɪ tlˌaɪz, ˌdɪdʒ ɪˈtæl aɪz /

especially British, digitalise

verb (used with object)

digitalized, digitalizing

1. Medicine/Medical. to treat (a person) with a regimen of digitalis.

2. Computers. to digitize.

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digitalize British  

/ ˈdɪdʒɪtəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to administer digitoxin or digoxin to (a patient) for the treatment of certain heart disorders

2. another word for digitize

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Other Word Forms

• digitalization noun

Etymology

Origin of digitalize

First recorded in 1925–30; digital(is) + -ize

Example Sentences

It also includes the introduction of a so-called European Business Wallet – a digital tool for European companies and public bodies designed to help them to digitalize operations and processes such as exchanging documents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Adding to the rally was an announcement last week of a seven-year strategic partnership between the government of President Nayib Bukele and Google Cloud that aims to digitalize the government and modernize health and education.

From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2023

But services, including Transflo, are bridging the transition by allowing drivers to scan trip documents at truck-stop kiosks to digitalize the paperwork for fleet operators.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2022

“My dream is to digitalize all this process,” she said, waving the sheaf of papers listing the day’s burials.

From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2022

“Those firms that can digitalize fastest are going to create competitive advantage.”

From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2022