Definition of automationnext
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 These tasks go beyond the predictable movements typically associated with factory automation. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Two additional bedrooms each enjoy their own dedicated bathrooms, with other amenities including a private elevator landing and a Savant home-automation system. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 The e-commerce seller has been steadily implementing automation elsewhere throughout its network. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Instead of focusing exclusively on prompting, the courses walk through practical applications, including Excel formulas and pivot tables, front-end web development, project management, communication, reporting, and workflow automation. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for automation
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mechanization
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  • The mechanization of what makes a theme park a theme park is simply too complex, too vast and involving too many people to be dismissed as fake.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Machinery worked tirelessly, but placing mechanization into a workflow designed for manual human labor created severe bottlenecks.
    — Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Automation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automation. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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