electrification

noun

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

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In recent years, though, the heir to the Auto Union legacy has been stumbling a bit with electrification—too many platforms and either aging or almost bloated shapes. Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2025 Rising power demand due to AI, electrification, and other factors has led to a spike in what consumers pay for power, upsetting voters across the political spectrum and playing a key role in statewide elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and Georgia. Justin Worland, Time, 12 Dec. 2025 In contrast, the latter is focused on decarbonizing the remaining supply—navigating the nuances of biomass, electrification and waste heat recovery. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025 Even so, Bugatti has already accepted some level of electrification with the Tourbillon’s hybrid system. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 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 18 Dec. 2025.

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