C1nounUK spelling: digitalisationformaltechnologybusiness
US/ˌdɪdʒ.ə.təl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
the process of using digital technology to change how a business, service or society works
In context
The digitalization of banking has made it easy to pay bills from a phone.
Rapid digitalization is changing the kinds of skills employers look for.
Some critics argue that digitalization widens the gap between rich and poor regions.
Words that go with digitalization
adjective + noun
- rapid digitalizationRapid digitalization has created new types of jobs.
noun + preposition
- the digitalization ofThe digitalization of public services saves time.
verb + noun
- drive digitalizationGovernment policy is driving digitalization in schools.
- accelerate digitalizationThe pandemic accelerated digitalization in many industries.
- promote digitalizationThe ministry wants to promote digitalization in rural areas.
noun + noun
- digitalization processThe digitalization process took three years.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
digitalization technologyCorrect: digital technology