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 Notably, nearshoring, automation and high-value domestic manufacturing are shifting investments from low-margin fast fashion to high-margin industrial applications. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 Ultimately both examples demonstrate that the preventive measures against risks related to AI are much different in terms of their ROI then standard automation processes. Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Taken together, these stories reinforce Narayanan’s assessment that AI is, for now, more of a collaboration technology than an automation engine. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026 The textile industry is moving closer to large-scale automation as humanoid robots begin taking on labor-intensive manufacturing tasks. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for automation
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mechanization
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  • The steep slopes make mechanization impossible.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • This collection presents 208 artworks made during a period defined by evolutions in science, philosophy and mechanization.
    Washington Post staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026

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“Automation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automation. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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