mechanization

noun

mech·​a·​ni·​za·​tion
variants also British mechanisation
ˌmekənə̇ˈzāshən
-ˌnīˈz-
plural -s
Synonyms of mechanizationnext
: the act or process of mechanizing or the state of being mechanized

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“Mechanization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mechanization. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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