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Term: Born digital

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Term: Born digital

Definition:
Digital content that originated as a digital product. Born digital content is distinct from digital content, which is created through the digitization of analog content. Examples of born digital content include word processing documents, spreadsheets, and original images produced with digital cameras.
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