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gamification

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌɡeɪ.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌɡeɪmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The process of adding game-like elements to activities or tasks to make them more engaging and enjoyable.


Example

The company used gamification to motivate employees and increase productivity.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about gamification in education?
Sloth B
Yeah, it’s pretty interesting how it makes learning more fun.
Sloth A
I think using gamification could really help engage students better.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It turns boring tasks into exciting challenges.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
playification
gameification
ludification
Antonyms
seriousness
formality
rigidity
Root Explanation

Gamification → It is formed from "game" (from Old French *jue*, meaning a structured form of play) and "-ification" (from Latin *-ificare*, meaning to make or to cause). The word "gamification" refers to the process of making activities more game-like to engage and motivate people.

Memory Tip

Think of turning activities into a 'game' to make them more engaging — that's what gamification means.

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