automation

noun
UK: /ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌɑː.t̬əˈmeɪ.ʃən/

  1. The use of machines to do a job automatically.

    1. Factory automation helps make more products faster. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company invested heavily in automation to reduce labor costs and improve efficiency. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of making a process or system operate automatically.

    1. Office automation has changed how work gets done. [ ] [ ]
    2. Software automation streamlined the workflow, resulting in significant time savings for the team. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

robotization
automation transitive-verb

  1. To convert a process or facility to automatic operation.

    1. They plan to automate the factory soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The goal is to automate repetitive tasks so employees can focus on more creative work. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "automation" in English means: The use of machines to do a job automatically., The act of making a process or system operate automatically..

The phonetic transcription of "automation" is /ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌɑː.t̬əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "automation": robotization.

Example usage of "automation": "Factory automation helps make more products faster.". More examples on the page.