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automation

Pronunciation: [ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən]

Word

Context: "technology"

(noun) the use of machines and technology to do tasks that people used to do. When machines take over simple or repetitive jobs, that's automation. It helps make things faster and easier.

Example

The factory used automation to build cars much more quickly than before.

Example

Without automation, the workers had to do all the tasks by hand, which took a long time.

Example

How has automation changed the way we work?

Context: "process"

(noun) the process of making a system operate automatically. This means setting things up so they run on their own without people needing to control every step.

Example

The automation of the watering system helped the garden stay healthy without much help.

Example

The old system was not very efficient because it lacked automation and needed constant attention.

Example

What steps are involved in the automation of this process?

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