Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mechanization
• robotization
• electrification
• computerization
• motorization
• cybernation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of automation

This is why onboard processing, automation and artificial intelligence are becoming all-important. — Martin Halliwell, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026

By implementing these automations, individuals can ensure continuous engagement, secure clients and collaborators, and track progress effectively, all while freeing up valuable time to focus on core activities. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

That said, Zapier still offers some mobile functionality for automations. — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

Smart lighting energy automation shuts that waste down without asking you to remember anything, and the tools to set it up have gotten cheap enough that a single afternoon can pay off for years. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026