Pronunciation

/əˈtuːməʃn/

Definitions

Noun

Automation refers to the use of technology to perform tasks that would normally require human intervention, often with minimal or no direct supervision. It encompasses the process of designing, implementing, and operating systems that can automate various activities.

Verb

To automate is to design, implement, or make automatic, typically through the use of machinery, software, or processes.

Adjective

An adjective used to describe a system, process, or task that has been automated.

Adverb

Not applicable for “automation.”

Phrases

• “Automating a task” means to convert a manual process into a machine-driven one.
• “Full automation” refers to complete reliance on machines or systems without human intervention.
• “Robotic automation” is the application of robotics for automating processes.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The factory has implemented state-of-the-art automation to increase efficiency.”
• Verb: “They are automating their inventory management system to reduce errors.”
• Adjective: “The self-driving cars showcase remarkable levels of automation in transportation.”

Synonyms

• Automation:
  • Computerization
  • mechanization
  • digitalization
  • process automation
  • robotic process automation
• Automate:
  • mechanize
  • streamline
  • computerize
  • automate tasks

Antonyms

• Manual labor
• Human intervention
• Unattended (when referring to lack of automation)