electrification

noun

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

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Its hybrid engine adds yet one more screen to my instrument panel for monitoring electrification. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025 Those three elements have come together to allow Ferrari to meet the electrification moment. Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 Weighing just 1,720 pounds and developed over seven years, the R3 reflects the enduring appeal of internal combustion—even as the automotive world races toward electrification. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025 The company plans to create a path to electrification, to a more prominent lineup for the North American market, a more effective and modern retail sales model and a network focused on growing sales. Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for electrification

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 29 Oct. 2025.

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