automation

noun

ˌȯ-tə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce automation (audio)
Definition of automationnext
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 Retailers benefit because automation finally aligns with how warehouses actually run. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 Boston Dynamics said the same AI training methods used to teach Atlas celebratory football movements are also being applied to warehouse automation and manufacturing tasks. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 In a 2025 paper, Alikani and her colleague outlined how standardizing automation technologies across laboratories and clinics could improve IVF success rates. — Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026 Designed for autonomous mobile robots, humanoids, and industrial automation systems, ADAR One provides 180°×180° three-dimensional spatial awareness, enabling robots to detect people and obstacles at all heights. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for automation
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mechanization
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  • The steep slopes make mechanization impossible.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 18 June 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
Definition of mechanization

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“Automation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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