automation
noun/ɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,344 most common English word
Meaning
The use of machines or technology to perform tasks with minimal human effort.
Example sentence
The factory increased its output thanks to automation in the assembly line.
Synonyms & related words
- mechanization
- computerization
- robotics
- digitization
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