mechanization

[mek-uh-nahyz]

mech·a·nize

[mek-uh-nahyz]
verb (used with object), mech·a·nized, mech·a·niz·ing.
1.
to make mechanical.
2.
to operate or perform by or as if by machinery.
3.
to introduce machinery into (an industry, enterprise, etc.), especially in order to replace manual labor.
4.
Military. to equip with tanks and other armored vehicles.
Also, especially British, mech·a·nise.


Origin:
1695–1705; mechan(ic) + -ize

mech·a·ni·za·tion, noun
mech·a·niz·er, noun
an·ti·mech·a·ni·za·tion, adjective
un·mech·a·nized, adjective
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Mechanization is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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mechanize or mechanise (ˈmɛkəˌnaɪz)
 
vb
1.  to equip (a factory, industry, etc) with machinery
2.  to make mechanical, automatic, or monotonous
3.  to equip (an army, etc) with motorized or armoured vehicles
 
mechanise or mechanise
 
vb
 
mechani'zation or mechanise
 
n
 
mechani'sation or mechanise
 
n
 
'mechanizer or mechanise
 
n
 
'mechaniser or mechanise
 
n

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