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automation
[aw-tuh-mey-shuhn]
noun
the technique, method, or system of operating or controlling a process by highly automatic means, as by electronic devices, reducing human intervention to a minimum.
a mechanical device, operated electronically, that functions automatically, without continuous input from an operator.
act or process of automating.
the state of being automated.
automation
/ ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən /
noun
the use of methods for controlling industrial processes automatically, esp by electronically controlled systems, often reducing manpower
the extent to which a process is so controlled
Other Word Forms
- proautomation adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of automation1
Example Sentences
Koen Van Belle, a test automation engineer who codes for a living, had been using the artificial intelligence large language model Copilot for about six months when one day the internet went down.
The present battle is over robot automation and the risks of job losses in those changeovers.
Many people in Hollywood have been critical of AI tools, raising concerns about the automation of jobs.
“This strategic initiative will optimize the capacity of our network to align with expected volume levels and enhance productivity through additional automation.”
That began to change in the 1960s, Bryan said, when automation and other changes in the railroad industry meant fewer jobs for Dunsmuir.
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