Electrification

Pronunciation: /ɪˌlɛktrəfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Electrification (noun)

  1. The process of providing electricity to an area, so homes, streets, or services can use electric power.
  2. The process of giving an object an electric charge, often by friction, contact, or a change in electric field.
  3. The work of changing a railway system so trains run using electricity instead of steam or diesel.

Examples

  • The electrification project improved power reliability for the whole area.
  • Electrification reduced outages and supported new businesses nearby.