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robotized

verb, adjective·Advancedtechnical

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UK/ˈrəʊbətaɪzd/
US/ˈroʊbətaɪzd/

“robotized” is a form of “robotize”.

Meanings

  1. verbtransitivetechnical

    Past tense and past participle of robotize: converted a process or workplace to be done by robots.

    Grammar: Takes an object: 'They robotized the assembly line.' The base form is robotize.

    Patterns

    • robotize something
    • robotize a process
    • be robotized

    The factory robotized its welding line last year.

    Many tasks have been robotized to improve safety.

    They robotized the packaging process to increase speed.

  2. adjectivebefore a nountechnical

    Equipped with or controlled by robots; automated by robots.

    Grammar: Used before a noun: 'a robotized warehouse'. Compare 'robotic', which describes robot-like movement or behavior.

    Patterns

    • robotized factory
    • robotized system
    • fully robotized

    The company built a fully robotized warehouse.

    In a robotized plant, fewer workers are needed on the floor.

    The robotized system handles thousands of packages a day.

Word forms

base formrobotize
third person singularrobotizes
past tenserobotized
past participlerobotized
-ing formrobotizing

Common combinations

fully robotized
The plant is now fully robotized.
robotized factory
A robotized factory can run 24 hours a day.
robotized process
The robotized process reduced errors significantly.
robotize an assembly line
They decided to robotize the assembly line to cut costs.

Synonyms and how they differ

automated
Automated is a broader term: a process can be automated with software, not only with robots. Robotized specifically means using robots.
mechanized
Mechanized means using machines in general, not necessarily robots; robotized is narrower and more modern.

Opposites

manual

Word family

robot noun
A machine that can carry out complex actions automatically.
robotic adjective
Relating to robots; also describing stiff, machine-like movement.
robotics noun
The science or technology of designing and building robots.
robotize verb
To convert a process or workplace to use robots.

Commonly confused: robotized or robotic?

robotized vs robotic

Robotic means 'like a robot' or 'relating to robots', while robotized means 'made to work with robots'. A robotized factory uses robots; a robotic voice sounds like a machine.

Practice

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