digitization
2 synonyms for digitization, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process of turning data or information from analogue form into digital or binary form.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
digitalization
digitisation
How to use digitization
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
digitization of records
digitization process
rapid digitization
digitization project
large-scale digitization
It is a neutral, fairly formal word, common in business, library and computing contexts.
Etymology
Digitization is formed in English from the verb digitize with the suffix -ation, which turns a verb into a noun naming the action or process it describes.
Full origin of digitization →Frequently asked questions
What does digitization mean?
It means converting something from analogue to digital form, or changing a process so it runs digitally rather than on paper or other analogue means.
Is digitization the same as digitalization?
In the sense of converting data to digital form, digitization and digitalization are used as synonyms.
Is digitization spelled with a z or an s?
Both forms exist: digitization is the more common spelling, while digitisation is an accepted alternative form.
