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serialisation

noun

Simple meaning

The process or action of converting something in a serial or into serial form.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsɪɹiəlɪˈzeɪʃən

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Definition

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noun

  1. british

    The process or action of converting something in a serial or into serial form.

  2. British

    Publication in serial form

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Typical Use
Rare

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The process or action of converting something in a serial or into serial form.

Used this way, serialisation is a word tied to one variety of English that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. Most speakers understand it but seldom reach for it.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Regional
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Uncommon in everyday speech

Usage note

Mainly used in British English, so it may read as unusual elsewhere.

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Publication

newspaper serialisationmagazine serialisation

Other combinations

verb serialisationtelevision serialisationtotal serialisation

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