digitize

This term describes the transition from physical or analog states to binary code. It carries a connotation of modernization, preservation, and efficiency, often implying that the original source is being archived or made more searchable and durable.

In technical contexts, the word extends beyond simple scanning to include the creation of complex mathematical simulations. This shift from a tangible entity to a virtual representation allows for manipulation and analysis that would be impossible or too costly in the physical world.