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mediatization

mediatization

8.2
Making something ready to be shown or heard in the media
  • noun
  • /ˌmiːdiətaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : mediatización
  • The mediatization of the event allowed people worldwide to watch it live online.

Examples

  • Modern education often involves the mediatization of lectures through video and interactive platforms.

  • The mediatization of traditional art forms has made them more accessible to younger audiences.

  • The mediatization of news has changed how we receive information.

  • His research focuses on the mediatization of political discourse.

  • The mediatization of traditional news channels allows audiences to engage with stories on social media platforms.

  • Through mediatization, cultural events can reach a global audience instantly via digital broadcasting.

  • The mediatization of sports has transformed how fans connect with their favorite teams through live-streaming services.

Synonyms

popularization
vsmediatization
  • US
1 3.8

The act of making an idea or thing easy for many people to understand

adapts the content specifically so it fits media channels
publicizing
vsmediatization
1 3.5

Making goods or services known to many people to help sell them

changes the content form to suit media distribution rather than promote

Antonyms

unadapted
6.9

Not changed to suit a new use like a film or product

How Adapted

mediatization
  • Specialized
8.2
adaptation
60 3.4
packaging
17 3.1
edited
1.6

Surface Forms

mediatization singular
mediatizations plural

Morphology

mediatization = media (semi-transparent) = media + tization

The term is built from media with a process-forming suffix, but the exact meaning of adapting content for distribution through media is somewhat specialized.

Etymology

Mediatization uses media ('channels') plus a part that means 'make into', so it is the process of making something fit for mass media or digital delivery. That's why the mediatization of an event means it is changed so people can watch or share it online.