electrification

noun

elec·​tri·​fi·​ca·​tion i-ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce electrification (audio)
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Synonyms of electrificationnext
1
: an act or process of electrifying
2
: the state of being electrified

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Kamalvandi also highlighted rising global electricity demand, driven in part by artificial intelligence, digital technologies and the electrification of transport. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Another key area for investments has been in fleet electrification and decarbonization. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Renewable electrification and efficiency provide the softest path to doing so for the next 50 years. — Daniel Cohan, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 Ankara’s advantage is that its central goal for the summit — accelerating electrification — is also a key principle of energy security. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for electrification

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First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of electrification was in 1748

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“Electrification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrification. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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