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automates - 2 dictionary results

au⋅to⋅mate

[aw-tuh-meyt] verb, -mat⋅ed, -mat⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to apply the principles of automation to (a mechanical process, industry, office, etc.).
2. to operate or control by automation.
3. to displace or make obsolete by automation (often fol. by out): The unskilled jobs are going to be automated out.
–verb (used without object)
4. to install automatic procedures, as for manufacturing or servicing; follow or utilize the principles of automation: Many banks have begun to automate.

Origin:
1950–55; back formation from automation


au⋅to⋅mat⋅a⋅ble, adjective
au·to·mate   (ô'tə-māt')   
v.   au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates

v.   tr.
  1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory.
  2. To control or operate by automation.
v.   intr.
To make use of or be converted to automation: a food service that decided to automate for greater efficiency.

[Back-formation from automation.]
au'to·mat'a·ble adj.
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