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

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gamification

The get-rich-quick desire never goes away, but the gamification of trading, and fees cut to zero, made it easier to gamble on stocks than ever.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

"We don't mind the gamification of Taylor Swift, as it were," says Dani Winchester, an event planner and co-host of the Taylearning podcast.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● May 19, 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

“So there’s this huge gamification, even with the trophy.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2025