electrification
noun/ɪˌlɛktrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,020 most common English word
Meaning
the process of converting something to use electric power.
Example sentence
The government announced plans for full electrification of the national railway network by 2035.
Synonyms & related words
- conversion
- modernization
- upgrading
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