collocation · academic
digital transformation
UK/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˌtræns.fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/US/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˌtræns.fɔrˈmeɪ.ʃən/DI·gi·tal trans·for·MA·tion
the adoption of digital technologies to change business models and provide new value-producing opportunities
Examples
“Many companies undergo digital transformation to stay competitive.”
“Digital transformation often involves moving services to the cloud.”
“Governments are investing in digital transformation to improve public services.”
Band 8 sentence
“A successful digital transformation requires not only technology but also a change in organisational culture.”
Collocations
- drive digital transformation
- undergo digital transformation
Word family
Common mistakes
digitalization change→digital transformation
transform to digital→digital transformation
Say it for a higher band
5going digital→6digitalisation→7+digital transformation
Synonyms
digitalisation
Easily confused
digitalisation
“The digitalisation of records was only the first step.”
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