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Definition of automation

automation

/ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/
au · to · ma · tion
Plural:automations
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Adjective:automated
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automation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The use or introduction of automatic equipment, machinery, or software in a manufacturing or operational process to minimize human intervention.

Example

"The factory invested heavily in automation to increase production efficiency and reduce manual labor costs."

2

The state or condition of being operated automatically by self-regulating systems or machines.

Example

"Full automation of the home's heating and lighting systems made daily living much more convenient."

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• Rhymes for automation

• Nearby Words

automate
automatic
automatically
automation
automatize
automaton
automobile

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1940s at the Ford Motor Company as a contraction of 'automatization', ultimately derived from the Ancient Greek 'automatos' (meaning 'self-acting').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Automation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/automation
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