mechanization

Definition of mechanizationnext
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 Financial Times reporter O’Connor explores how mechanization and AI have transformed the workforce. Mary Lawrence Ware, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 In the Dash film and across the Prada show, Cao boldly addresses a critical quandary (one that is underlined by her pairing of romantic and pastoral imagery with posters that once promoted Mao- and Reform-era agricultural mechanization initiatives). Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Every significant technological advancement, such as the digitization of information, industrial automation, and agricultural mechanization, has changed the nature of employment. Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The suspense grows more effective past the one-hour mark, once Dama takes control of the narrative, with Irina, Rosa and Giulia variably helped and hindered by her steely mechanizations. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 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 During the interwar years, several tacticians and historians became advocates for the new style of fighting that emphasized mobility, mechanization, and cohesive operations. Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026 Prior to widespread mechanization, textiles were expensive due to the cost of materials and skilled labor needed to produce fabric, and they were often sourced abroad. Emily J. Whitted, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026 Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, Democrats from Georgia, and Ashley Moody and Rick Scott, Republicans from Florida, said Thursday that the Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026 would boost R&D for advanced agricultural innovations, including mechanization. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanization
automation
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  • The Chinese automaker says an IRON robot autonomously walked off the production line after completing manufacturing, demonstrating the integration of robotics, automation, and AI into its production process.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
  • And now, a beginner electronics kit has become one small part of a much larger local automation system.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Mechanization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanization. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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