Sinification vs. Sinicization — What's the Difference?

To Sinicize.

Sinicization, sinofication, sinification, or sinonization (from the prefix sino-, 'Chinese, relating to China') is the process by which non-Chinese societies come under the influence of Chinese culture, particularly the culture, language, societal norms, and ethnic identity of the Han people—the largest ethnic group of China. Areas of influence include diet, writing, industry, education, language/lexicon, law, architectural style, politics, philosophy, religion, science and technology, value systems, and lifestyle.

Sinicization.

To make Chinese in character or to change or modify by Chinese influence.

The act or action of sinicizing (Sinicizing, sinicising, Sinicising).

(computing) Enabling a computer to work with Chinese characters.