Digitization

usgb/ˌdɪdʒɪtəˈzeɪʃn/
noun

The action of changing something, like information or data, into a digital form.

The library started the digitization of old books to preserve them for future generations.
Visual representation of "digitization" - The action of changing something, like information or data, into a digital form.

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  • digitization process
  • digitization of data

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Technical, Academic

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Preservation Effort

Digitization helps preserve materials like books and artwork by converting them to digital format.

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Through digitization, ancient manuscripts can be read online without causing damage.
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Easy Accessibility

Digital information is easily shared and accessed globally, unlike physical copies.

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After the digitization of its archives, the museum's collection became accessible worldwide.
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Not Always Tangible

Remember, digitization refers to intangible digital formats, not physical objects.

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Digitization makes massive data compilations possible without physical storage concerns.
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