Definition

To convert information or images into a digital format that can be processed by a computer.

Example

The company plans to digitise all its paper records by the end of the year.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard about the project to digitise old photos at the library?

Yeah, I read about that! It sounds like a great way to preserve history.

I think it's awesome that they want to digitise those memories for everyone to see.

Absolutely! It will make it so much easier for people to access them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Digitise → It is formed from "digitus" (meaning finger or toe in Latin) and the suffix "-ise" (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word "digitise" means to make something into a digital format, akin to how fingers can manipulate physical objects.

Memory Tip

Think of 'digitus' meaning finger, as if you are using your fingers to convert something into a digital form.

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