gamification

American  

[gay-muh-fi-kay-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

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Example Sentences

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gamification

Impause is an app that lets you audit your own spending habits through gamification.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Couple the gamification of everything from languages to health with Americans’ fascination with collectibles, and it was only a matter of time before claw-machine arcades took off in the U.S., retail experts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 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

Here, the smartphone gamification is used to prod a narrative rather than define it, a reminder to me that “D&D” is in some ways a story creation tool.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025

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