as in mechanization
the process of putting an apparatus, operation, or system under the control or regulation of mechanical or electronic devices
feared that automation would add millions to the ranks of the unemployed
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Mining information from operational data optimizes workflow, and AI automation provides valuable insights in real-time.
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Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Businesses investing in automation and data analytics saw significant returns, proving that tech integration is no longer optional but essential.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Your chief marketing officer is delivering great quarterly metrics: Lead volume is up, cost per lead is falling and your marketing automation scores are hitting all-time highs.
—Jonathan Franchell, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Honeywell will separate its gem of an aerospace business from its lagging automation division and continue with its spinout of the advanced materials unit .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
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Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Businesses investing in automation and data analytics saw significant returns, proving that tech integration is no longer optional but essential.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Your chief marketing officer is delivering great quarterly metrics: Lead volume is up, cost per lead is falling and your marketing automation scores are hitting all-time highs.
—Jonathan Franchell, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Honeywell will separate its gem of an aerospace business from its lagging automation division and continue with its spinout of the advanced materials unit .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for automation
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“Automation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/automation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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