gamification
noun
J. J. Rosen
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The basic concept of gamification isn't new, but the word itself is a 21st-century addition to the English lexicon. The word refers to the incorporation of game elements, like point and reward systems, to tasks as incentives for people to participate. In other words, gamification is about making something potentially tedious into a game. Gamification is effective because it taps into people's natural desires for competition and achievement. Teachers, managers, and others use gamification to increase participation and improve productivity. Gamification is also often an essential feature in apps and websites designed to motivate people to meet personal challenges, like weight-loss goals and learning foreign languages; tracking your progress is more fun if it feels like a game.
Examples of gamification in a Sentence
Zsuzsa Kecsmar, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The company's gamification element comes into play by introducing products with accompanying characters that feature increasing levels of sourness.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Beyond Points And Badges The concept of gamification in corporate learning has evolved far beyond simple point systems and leaderboards.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Asness identifies three key factors driving this decline in efficiency: technological advancements—focusing on the rise of social media; the gamification of trading; and easier access to financial markets.
—Carrie McCabe, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Gamification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gamification. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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