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
Rising oil prices, automation and artificial intelligence are all part of the problem.
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Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
Under Subramanian, the first initiative FedEx announced was DRIVE, an efficiency plan that aimed to simplify operations through procurement savings, transportation optimization, automation and find different ways to lower overhead expenses.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Whether automation will make human workers obsolete depends on more than just how smart the AI is.
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Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
Learn how to use Claude AI for prompting, coding, and automation with a lifetime e-degree for $19.99 (MSRP $49), featuring 100+ lectures, real projects, and workflow training.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
Under Subramanian, the first initiative FedEx announced was DRIVE, an efficiency plan that aimed to simplify operations through procurement savings, transportation optimization, automation and find different ways to lower overhead expenses.
—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Whether automation will make human workers obsolete depends on more than just how smart the AI is.
—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
Learn how to use Claude AI for prompting, coding, and automation with a lifetime e-degree for $19.99 (MSRP $49), featuring 100+ lectures, real projects, and workflow training.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for automation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for automation
mechanization
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The steep slopes make mechanization impossible.
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This collection presents 208 artworks made during a period defined by evolutions in science, philosophy and mechanization.
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“Automation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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