gamification

noun gam·i·fi·ca·tion \ˌgā-mə-fə-ˈkā-shən\

Definition of GAMIFICATION

: the process of adding games or gamelike elements to something (as a task) so as to encourage participation

¹game + -ification

First Known Use: 2010

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