automation
The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more…The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.
» Job automation is a good idea.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.
Automatisierung
автоматиза́цияavtomatizácija
автоматиза́ціяavtomatyzácija
- the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware
- equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation
- the condition of being automatically operated or controlled
Examples
8 sentencesJob automation is a good idea.
This form of automation began with the arrival of the computer.
Automation is bound to have important social consequences.
Automation sometimes deskills workers by removing complex decisions from their jobs.
It is automation that would take your job if you don't chase the waves of change.
Translations
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Forms
plural: automations| Singular | automation |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware:mechanizationmechanisation
Word family
18 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable