Thesaurus results for AUTOMATION

automation

noun

ˌȯ-tə-ˈmā-shən

as in mechanization

the process of putting an apparatus, operation, or system under the control or regulation of mechanical or electronic devices feared that automation would add millions to the ranks of the unemployed

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Recent Examples of automation In the past, waves of automation have prompted employment transitions and reskilling efforts. —

Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 Every job involves some repetitive tasks, and Wrike has automations for those. —

Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026 That is considered Level 2 automation. —

Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026 About 78% of leaders surveyed reported decreasing expenses as a core strategy, with 68% pointing to process automation. —

Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for automation

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mechanization

Noun

Low levels of mechanization in the region are a reason why farm productivity and profitability are low, experts say.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The institution is a cultural first responder that documents the effects of materialism, conformity, and mechanization.

— Gioia Woods, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026