Digitalization: meaning, definitions and examples

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digitalization

 

[ ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.tə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business technology

The process of converting information into digital format, typically to improve efficiency and accessibility.

Synonyms

digital transformation, digitization

Examples of usage

  • Digitalization of paper documents has made it easier to search and retrieve information online.
  • The digitalization of our records has allowed us to reduce storage space and increase security measures.
Context #2 | Noun

society

The integration of digital technologies into everyday life, often resulting in changes to social interactions and behaviors.

Synonyms

digital revolution, technological advancement

Examples of usage

  • The digitalization of communication has both positive and negative impacts on personal relationships.
  • Digitalization has revolutionized the way we shop, communicate, and access information.

Translations

Translations of the word "digitalization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 digitalização

🇮🇳 डिजिटलीकरण

🇩🇪 Digitalisierung

🇮🇩 digitalisasi

🇺🇦 цифровізація

🇵🇱 cyfryzacja

🇯🇵 デジタル化

🇫🇷 numérisation

🇪🇸 digitalización

🇹🇷 dijitalleşme

🇰🇷 디지털화

🇸🇦 رقمنة

🇨🇿 digitalizace

🇸🇰 digitalizácia

🇨🇳 数字化

🇸🇮 digitalizacija

🇮🇸 stafrænt

🇰🇿 сандықтау

🇬🇪 ციფრულიზაცია

🇦🇿 rəqəmsallaşma

🇲🇽 digitalización

Word origin

The term 'digitalization' originated from the word 'digital' which refers to the use of digits or numerical representation of data. The process of digitalization has evolved with the advancement of technology, leading to the widespread integration of digital technologies into various aspects of life. From business operations to personal interactions, digitalization has become a key driver of efficiency, connectivity, and innovation in modern society.

See also: digitalize, digitally.