mechanization

as in automation
the process of putting an apparatus, operation, or system under the control or regulation of mechanical or electronic devices a huge volume of mail that became possible only after the mechanization of the sorting process

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Recent Examples of mechanization Just as past technological revolutions redefined work – from the mechanization of farming to the rise of industrial factories – AI is reshaping the task structure of modern employment. Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 The farms develop climate-resilient coffee and test technologies such as drones and mechanization. Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025 The nature of agricultural work may shift with mechanization, too, as workers move to higher skilled roles or shift to other sectors. Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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automation
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  • For industries that involve high-consideration, expensive purchases like buying a car, finding the right balance between automation and human connection is critical.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Known for its expertise in system integration, automation, and power distribution, ABB will help adapt the SMR technology to the operational demands of modern ships.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Mechanization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanization. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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