as in mechanizations
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 automations
Some budgeting apps are free, while others charge a fee for more advanced automations and capabilities.
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Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Google promises that Android will be able to handle more complex automations across apps.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Smart systems and automations can take the guesswork out of when to flip switches.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Productivity gains and automations from AI are certainly enabling more small and one-person companies to launch and scale in ways that wouldn’t have been possible before.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The search box is prominent, and the landing screen displays common functions for automations, customization, permissions, and workflows.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Platforms, automations, onboarding systems and secure delivery environments are no longer reserved for enterprises.
—John Tyler, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Then there are automatic shooting modes, like the swiveling spin shot, and Honor has plans for other automations, including AI video editing.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
If anything, Kennedy is following the kinds of automations that are already being applied across health care.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Google promises that Android will be able to handle more complex automations across apps.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Smart systems and automations can take the guesswork out of when to flip switches.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Productivity gains and automations from AI are certainly enabling more small and one-person companies to launch and scale in ways that wouldn’t have been possible before.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The search box is prominent, and the landing screen displays common functions for automations, customization, permissions, and workflows.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Platforms, automations, onboarding systems and secure delivery environments are no longer reserved for enterprises.
—John Tyler, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Then there are automatic shooting modes, like the swiveling spin shot, and Honor has plans for other automations, including AI video editing.
—Dominic Preston, The Verge, 4 Mar. 2026
If anything, Kennedy is following the kinds of automations that are already being applied across health care.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Automations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automations. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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