digitalization
/ˌdɪdʒɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · di·gi·ti·a·li·za·tion
noun
- The conversion of data or information from analog to digital or binary. The company's digitalization of its records improved data security and efficiency.
noun
- The process of making something digital, such as a physical object or a service. The museum's digitalization of its collection allowed for online exhibitions and remote access.
noun
- The state of being digital, especially in relation to technology or data. The digitalization of the economy has transformed the way businesses operate and interact with customers.
Did you know? The term 'digitalization' was first used in the 1950s to describe the conversion of telephone signals from analog to digital, paving the way for modern telecommunications and computing.