digitization
noun
dig·i·ti·za·tion
ˌdi-jə-tə-ˈzā-shən
: the process of converting something to digital form (see digital sense 2)
After two years of cataloging and digitization, the material will take its place in Tulsa alongside a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence …—Ben Sisario
The role of libraries has shifted significantly with the digitization of the printed word and the advent of the internet.—Andrew J. Yawn
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“Digitization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digitization. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.
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