automate

C2 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ˈɔ.təˌmeɪt/ UK /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/ See IPA manual

Freq #103858

Meanings

1

verb
To make a process work by machines or computers instead of by people.

The company automated its packing line to speed up deliveries.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to make a process work by... automatiseautomatize

Word family

Forms automatedautomatesautomating

Etymology

Back-formation from automation.

Topics

Actions & Processes Word Formation & Derivatives

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