Science
automation
noun
Definition
The use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.
In a sentence
“Automation is reshaping the labour market, particularly in manufacturing sectors.”
Synonyms
mechanisationcomputerisationrobotics
Common collocations
- industrial automation
- process automation
- automation of jobs
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