Pronunciations
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/ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Pronunciation notes
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- General-American
Noun
The use of machinery to replace human or animal labour, especially in agriculture and industry.
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- Related words
Noun
the condition of having a highly technical implementation
- Synonyms
the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware
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- Examples
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automation replaces human workers by machines