noun

automation

automation

Automation has increased factory productivity.

Automation has increased factory productivity.

((automation)) ((of sth.)) The automation of tasks saves time.

Synonyms: mechanization, computerization

From 'automatic' + the noun-forming suffix '-ion', which indicates a process or state.

The suffix '-ion' often means 'the process of'. So, 'automation' is the process of making things automatic.

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