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

Examples of electrification in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So Scandinavia, Holland, all those places going really quick towards electrification. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 May 2024 This marks just the latest adjustment VW has made to its electrification strategy after the company botched several model releases and fell behind in China, where local brands now dominate. Stefan Nicola, Fortune Europe, 18 May 2024 Tuesday, the Board of Port Commissioners for the San Diego Unified Port District voted unanimously to double its annual contribution to what’s known as the Maritime Industrial Impact Fund and expand the fund’s purpose to include electrification projects. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2024 Full electrification of an existing house will be costly, even with incentives. Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for electrification 

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Word History

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 6 Jun. 2024.

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