CEFR C1

electrification

noun

Meaning

The process of providing a region, building, or system with electricity or converting it to operate on electric power.

Examples

The government launched a massive project for the electrification of rural areas to improve living standards.
Rapid electrification of the rail network has significantly reduced travel times between major cities.

Synonyms: powering, energization, modernization

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electrification (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪˌlɛktrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of providing a region, building, or system with electricity or converting it to operate on electric power.

Examples

The government launched a massive project for the electrification of rural areas to improve living standards.
Rapid electrification of the rail network has significantly reduced travel times between major cities.
The electrification of the factory allowed for the replacement of outdated steam-powered machinery.

How to Use electrification

electrification of (prepositional phrase): the process applied to a specific area or system — "The electrification of the national grid took nearly two decades."

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