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
Lucid is investing heavily in advanced driver-assistance and automation, with a clear focus on safety, comfort and long-term innovation.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
Across the workforce, automation, machine-learning and generative AI seem to be reshaping everything.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Choose solutions that augment human intelligence—leveraging AI, behavioral science and automation to unlock capacity, not just cut costs.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Where else could robots detect damage inside boxes and make an impact
Beyond warehouse automation, this technology opens the door to several other promising uses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
Across the workforce, automation, machine-learning and generative AI seem to be reshaping everything.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Choose solutions that augment human intelligence—leveraging AI, behavioral science and automation to unlock capacity, not just cut costs.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Where else could robots detect damage inside boxes and make an impact
Beyond warehouse automation, this technology opens the door to several other promising uses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for automation
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“Automation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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