automations

plural of automation
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 Despite widespread hype for AI agents as the future of work, adoption remains low, primarily due to behavioral barriers; users prefer enhanced existing tools over building new automations. Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 This will be especially tedious for people with dozens of lights and accessories, as well as many customized scenes and automations. Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 Meanwhile, other project management apps, such as Smartsheet or Wrike, support automations. Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 Some budgeting apps are free, while others charge a fee for more advanced automations and capabilities. Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026 Smart systems and automations can take the guesswork out of when to flip switches. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Automations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automations. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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