Synonyms for

Automation

Verb / ɔ:tʌˈmeɪʃʌn / Another word for automation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Automation is the use of machines to do work without human help.

Synonyms & similar words

mechanization mechanisation mechanization robotics self-regulation self-government self-rule self-determination self-direction self-governance self-management self-reliance self-sufficiency self-support self-sustenance self-contained self-moving self-propelled self-regulating

Synonyms by register

Formal

mechanization robotization computerization autonomy

Informal

self-operation auto-pilot hands-off

Literary

automaton-like self-acting

Antonyms

manual handicraft labor work operation craftsmanship

Common collocations

  • process automation
  • business automation
  • industrial automation
  • workflow automation
  • automation system
  • automation technology
  • automation software
  • automation engineer

Word family

noun automation
verb automate
adjective automated
adverb automatically

Usage note

Automation refers to the use of technology to perform tasks previously done by humans. It is often associated with efficiency and productivity, but can also raise concerns about job displacement.

Example sentences

  1. The bakery uses automation to mix the dough and bake the bread.
  2. Automation helps the farmer plant and harvest crops quickly.
  3. The airport uses automation to check people's passports and tickets.
  4. The car factory uses automation to paint the cars and put the parts together.
  5. The library uses automation to check out books and keep track of which ones are borrowed.

Quotes

  • Automation is good, so long as you know exactly where to put the machine. - Eliyahu Goldratt
  • Automation is not just a job killer. It is also a job creator. - Jay Samit
  • Automation is going to cause unemployment, and we better prepare for it. - Mark Cuban

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