digitization
noun
dig·i·ti·za·tion
ˌdi-jə-tə-ˈzā-shən 
: the process of converting something to digital form (see digital sense 2)
After two years of cataloging and digitization, the material will take its place in Tulsa alongside a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence …—
Ben Sisario
Ben SisarioThe role of libraries has shifted significantly with the digitization of the printed word and the advent of the internet.—Andrew J. Yawn
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The Subscription Frenzy Amid rapid digitization and the rise of streaming services, the subscription economy has surged over the last 15 years.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The digitization of detention means ICE and private prisons can expand their invisible cell walls anywhere, and the psychological burden is devastating.
—Laura Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
But, analysts warn that understanding structural trends — such as digitization and demographic shifts — will be key to differentiating between the winners and the losers.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
With payment flow digitization advancing, success demands clear strategies and strong partnerships across the entire value chain.
—Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The digitization of detention means ICE and private prisons can expand their invisible cell walls anywhere, and the psychological burden is devastating.
—Laura Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
But, analysts warn that understanding structural trends — such as digitization and demographic shifts — will be key to differentiating between the winners and the losers.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
With payment flow digitization advancing, success demands clear strategies and strong partnerships across the entire value chain.
—Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for digitization
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“Digitization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digitization. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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