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Definition of gamification

gamification

/ˌɡeɪ.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
gam · i · fi · ca · tion
Plural:gamifications
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Adjective:gamified
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gamification Lexical Profile

gamification Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The application of typical elements of game playing (such as point scoring, competition with others, and rules of play) to other areas of activity, typically as an online marketing technique to encourage engagement with a product or service, or in education and workplace training.

Example

"The language learning app uses gamification, including daily streaks and leaderboards, to keep students motivated."

• Rhymes for gamification

• Nearby Words

gameshow
gamesmanship
gamey
gamification
gamify
gaming
gamma

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 2000s by British computer programmer Nick Pelling, the word derives from the verb 'gamify' combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ation', gaining widespread adoption around 2010 in digital marketing and educational technology.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gamification. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gamification
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