digitalized
|dig-i-tal-ized|
B2
/ˈdɪdʒɪtəˌlaɪzd/
(digitalize)
convert to digital
Etymology
Etymology Information
'digitalize' originates from the word 'digital,' which comes from Latin 'digitus,' meaning 'finger or toe,' referring to counting on fingers.
Historical Evolution
'digital' evolved from the Latin 'digitus' to the modern English word 'digital,' and 'digitalize' was formed by adding the suffix '-ize' to indicate the process of making something digital.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'digital' referred to anything related to fingers or counting, but it evolved to mean anything related to digital technology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'digitalize'.
The company digitalized its records last year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45