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digitization
/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/]
converting to digital form
Advancednoun
Definition
The process of changing information or business processes into a digital, computer-readable form.
Example
The library's digitization project turned thousands of old paper documents into searchable computer files.
The library's digitization project turned thousands of old paper documents into searchable computer files.
Etymology
From 'digitize' (from 'digit', Latin 'digitus', finger, later a numeral) plus '-ation'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in business transformation and information management.