gamification

American  

[gey-muh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌgeɪ mə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the process of turning an activity or task into a game or something resembling a game.

   Teachers can use gamification to motivate their students.

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Etymology

Origin of gamification

First recorded in 2000–05; game ¹ + -i- + -fication

Example Sentences

The card is the latest example of the ubiquitous gamification of how Americans spend and invest their money.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

For the screaming fans, this is the gamification of finance in real time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“Love Is Blind”’s gamification dangles the promise of a deeper emotional connection, which was especially appealing when lockdowns closed community third spaces and further cemented TV as a dominant cultural hub.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Regnier said the EC was concerned about the "addictive" nature of Shein's website, and the "gamification" of the platform, including its "rewards programme" for consumers.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Indeed, Stearns’ book lays out a multi-step strategy for reforming our elections to make it easier to elect better candidates, without having to resort to such gamification.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2024