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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According to the International Energy Agency, global energy investment this year will hit a record $3.3 trillion, and clean energy and electrification projects are drawing twice the investment of fossil fuels. Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025 Countries like Germany and the UK continue to make strong progress through a combination of policy, electrification, and energy efficiency. Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Industry clustering has also fueled the growth of electrification technology hubs across China. Damien Ma, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2025 As the Hemi returns, Ram’s electrification plans, including a new plug-in truck and an all-electric model, are being delayed. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for electrification

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 18 Jul. 2025.

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