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Meaning of "digitization" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIGITIZATION

digitization  [ˌdɪdʒɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIGITIZATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Digitization is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DIGITIZATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

digitization

Digitizing

Digitizing or digitization is the representation of an object, image, sound, document or a signal by a discrete set of its points or samples. The result is called digital representation or, more specifically, a digital image, for the object, and digital form, for the signal. Strictly speaking, digitizing means simply capturing an analog signal in digital form. For a document the term means to trace the document image or capture the "corners" where the lines end or change direction. McQuail identifies the process of digitization having immense significance to the computing ideals as it "allows information of all kinds in all formats to be carried with the same efficiency and also intermingled".

Definition of digitization in the English dictionary

The definition of digitization in the dictionary is the conversion of data into a digital form so that it can be directly processed by a computer.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIGITIZATION


authorization
ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən
characterization
ˌkærɪktəraɪˈzeɪʃən
civilization
ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
customization
ˌkʌstəmaɪˈzeɪʃən
globalization
ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
hospitalisation
ˌhɒspɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
hospitalization
ˌhɒspɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
hybridization
ˌhaɪbrɪdaɪˈzeɪʃən
localization
ˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
novelization
ˌnɒvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
optimisation
ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən
optimization
ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən
organisation
ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən
organization
ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən
realization
ˌrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
specialization
ˌspeʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
stabilization
ˌsteɪbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
synchronization
ˌsɪŋkrənaɪˈzeɪʃən
utilization
ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
visualization
ˌvɪʒʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIGITIZATION

digitally
digitate
digitated
digitately
digitation
digitiform
digitigrade
digitisation
digitised
digitiser
digitize
digitized
digitizer
digitonin
digitorium
digitoxigenin
digitoxin
digitron
digitule
digitus manus

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIGITIZATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation

Synonyms and antonyms of digitization in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «digitization» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIGITIZATION

Find out the translation of digitization to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of digitization from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «digitization» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

数字化
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

digitalización
570 millions of speakers

English

digitization
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डिजिटलीकरण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رقمنة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оцифровка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

digitalização
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডিজিটাইজেশন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

numérisation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Digitalisasi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Digitalisierung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

デジタル化
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

디지털화
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Digitalisasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

số hóa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டிஜிட்டலாக்கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डिजिटायझेशन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dijitalleşme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

digitalizzazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

digitalizacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оцифровка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

digitizare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ψηφιοποίησης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

digitalisering
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

digitalisering
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

digitalisering
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of digitization

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIGITIZATION»

The term «digitization» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.139 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIGITIZATION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «digitization» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «digitization» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about digitization

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QUOTES WITH «DIGITIZATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word digitization.
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Eric Topol
The digitization of human beings will make a parody out of 'doctor knows best.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIGITIZATION»

Discover the use of digitization in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to digitization and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Scientific Article in the Age of Digitization
This book outlines the consequences of digitization for peer-reviewed research articles published in electronic journals.
J. S. Mackenzie Owen, 2006
2
International Survey of Library & Museum Digitization Projects
The International Survey of Library & Museum Digitization Projects presents detailed data about the management and development of a broad range of library special collection and museum digitization projects.
‎2008
3
The Digitization of Cinematic Visual Effects: Hollywood's ...
While many books have addressed visual effects in Hollywood cinema, The Digitization of Cinematic Visual Effects: Hollywood s Coming of Age, by Rama Venkatasawmy, fills an important gap in cinematic analysis and film history by providing a ...
Rama Venkatasawmy, 2013
4
Preparing Collections for Digitization
This practical guide offers advice and guidance covering the end-to-end process of digitizing collections, from selecting records for digitization, to choosing equipment and dealing with damaged documents.
Anna E. Bülow, Jess Ahmon, Ross Spencer, 2011
5
Copyright and Cultural Institutions: Guidelines for ...
A guidebook for digitization of American libraries, archives and museums focusing on copyright issues.
Peter B. Hirtle, Emily Hudson, Andrew T. Kenyon, 2009
6
Starting a Digitization Center
One-of-a-kind materials such as manuscripts, personal papers, recordings, artwork or historical artifacts are by their nature prime candidates for digitization. Providing online access is especially important if the material is only available at one ...
Cokie Anderson, David Maxwell, 2004
7
RealSpace in QuickTimes: architecture and digitization
This book surveys these developments.
Ole Bouman, 1996
8
Copyright and Mass Digitization
This thought-provoking book considers whether the purposes, activities and effects of mass digitization are consistent with copyright law and principles, arguing for a comprehensive regulatory framework for the use of works in mass digital ...
Maurizio Borghi, Stavroula Karapapa, 2013
9
When Computers Went to Sea: The Digitization of the United ...
This is the only book written on the United States Navy's initial application of shipboard digital computers to naval warfare.
David L. Boslaugh, 2003
10
Digitization of the Academic Library in Brazil: A Proposed ...
Sergio Chaparro. Chapter 6. Conclusions and Future Research To be of use to developing countries as they digitize library information it is essential to supply a framework from which they can plan strategically with the knowledge that what ...
Sergio Chaparro, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIGITIZATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term digitization is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pinal libraries to begin 'Operation Digitization' thanks to State grant …
Beginning in September, eight libraries around Pinal County will offer “Digitization Stations” where patrons can convert their family photos and ... «TriValley Central, Jul 15»
2
Catholic parish registers in Ireland from 1740s on published online …
Commenting ahead of the launch, the NLI's Ciara Kerrigan, who has been managing the digitization of the parish registers, said, “This is the ... «IrishCentral, Jul 15»
3
World's Largest Economies Prioritizing Productivity - ValueWalk
The success of digitization goes beyond reducing cyclicality. The ability to gain revenues through incremental game extensions has enhanced ... «ValueWalk, Jul 15»
4
Whitney Museum Promotes Dana Miller and Four Other Staff …
The money'll support the museum's archives digitization and dissemination project, with the goal of making the archives' materials accessible ... «Artforum, Jul 15»
5
How Digitization is Redefining Our Business: Ashok Vaswani, Barclays
Ashok Vaswani, CEO, personal and corporate banking, Barclays, talks about digital evangelism and how digitization is re-shaping the business ... «ChannelWorld.in, Jul 15»
6
Cisco delivers on country digitization pledge in France through …
The FINANCIAL -- On July 6, Cisco announced it is supporting French incubator and accelerator programs, as well as directly funding some of ... «The FINANCIAL, Jul 15»
7
Pinal Libraries to Begin "Operation Digitization" Thanks to Grant …
Operation Digitization is available thanks to a grant acquired by the Pinal County Library District this year. The "Operation Digitization" grant is ... «SanTanValley.com, Jul 15»
8
Digitization to facilitate smart governance, jobs creation: ASSOCHAM
NEW DELHI: Commerce body ASSOCHAM Thursday said that that digitization, as a part of Digital India initiative, will provide a compelling ... «ET Telecom, Jul 15»
9
Picture Archiving and Communication Systems Market to 2020 …
GBI Research's report, "Picture Archiving and Communication Systems Market to 2020 - Digitization of Healthcare Systems and Evolution of ... «SYS-CON Media, Jul 15»
10
Extended Collective Licensing: A way forward on book digitization?
District Courts have held that mass digitization can create considerable public benefits including the facilitation of research, particularly via data ... «Brookings Institution, Jul 15»

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