automation
noun/ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃn/
/ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃn/
[uncountable]- the use of machines and computers to do work that was previously done by people
- Automation meant the loss of many factory jobs.
- Business process automation provides consistent, measurable and repeatable services at lower costs.
Word Origin1940s (originally US): irregular formation from automatic + -ation.
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