mechanize
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mech·a·nize

transitive verb \ˈme-kə-ˌnīz\
mech·a·nizedmech·a·niz·ing

Definition of MECHANIZE

1
: to make mechanical; especially : to make automatic or routine
2
a : to equip with machinery especially to replace human or animal labor
b : to equip with armed and armored motor vehicles
c : to provide with mechanical power
3
: to produce by or as if by machine
mech·a·niz·able \-ˌnī-zə-bəl\ adjective
mech·a·ni·za·tion \ˌme-kə-nə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
mech·a·niz·er \ˈme-kə-ˌnī-zər\ noun

Examples of MECHANIZE

  1. an invention that helped to mechanize agriculture

First Known Use of MECHANIZE

1678

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