Noun: digitalization ,di-ji-tul-u'zey-shun [N. Amer], ,di-ji-tul-I'zey-shun [Brit]
- (computing) the process of converting information, processes, or systems into a digital format
"The digitalization of paper records improved office efficiency";
- digitalisation [Brit]
- The administration of digitalis for the treatment of certain heart disorders
"The patient underwent digitalization to control his irregular heartbeat";
- digitalisation [Brit]
Derived forms: digitalizations
Type of: medical aid, medical care
Encyclopedia: Digitalization