Meaning & use
automation
The use of machines or technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.
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Automation has reduced the number of workers needed on the assembly line.
The company invested heavily in automation to speed up order processing.
A note on using this word
Automation refers to the broader process or system, while 'automatic' describes an individual device or action.
Words with a similar meaning
mechanization
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