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təˈmeɪ noun
1.
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.
2.
a mechanical device, operated electronically, that functions automatically, without continuous input from an operator.
3.
act or process of automating.
4.
the state of being automated.
Origin:
1945–50; autom(atic oper)ation
1945–50; autom(atic oper)ation
Related forms
pro·au·to·ma·tion, adjective
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automation (ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the use of methods for controlling industrial processes automatically, esp by electronically controlled systems, often reducing manpower |
| 2. | the extent to which a process is so controlled |
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automation definition
Automatic, as opposed to human, operation or control of a process, equipment or a system; or the techniques and equipment used to achieve this. Most often applied to computer (or at least electronic) control of a manufacturing process.
See also design automation, office automation, manularity, Manufacturing Automation Protocol, PEARL, QBE.
(1994-10-21)
Example sentences
To completely avoid automation problems you need to have no automation, or full automation.
Hopefully automation can bear the brunt of productivity.
Make migrant work more expensive and there will be more automation applied and less migrant workers.
It comes from continuous automation and improvements in productivity.
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