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 While the current correlation between AI adoption and broad labor market outcomes remains small and statistically insignificant, Goldman’s baseline forecast is that 6% to 7% of workers—roughly 11 million jobs—will eventually be displaced by AI automation over the long term. —

Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026 The value of automation in improving research consistency Automation enhances research by increasing speed and consistency. —

Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026 Fears that automation may erode business models and trigger mounting layoffs have weighed on sentiment, raising concerns about spillover effects on the broader economy. —

Yun Li, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026 Hall’s sensor designs have been used in robotics, mapping, industrial automation and advanced navigation systems. —

Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 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