digitize

digitize
digitization, n.digitizer, n.
/dij"i tuyz'/, v.t., digitized, digitizing. Computers.
1. to convert (data) to digital form for use in a computer.
2. to convert (analogous physical measurements) to digital form.
Also, digitalize; esp. Brit., digitise.
[1950-55; DIGIT + -IZE]

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