AUTOMATION as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology
    • usually involving electronic hardware
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • automation replaces human workers by machines
    Hypernyms(s) automation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation
    Usage Example(s)
    • this factory floor is a showcase for automation and robotic equipment
    Hypernyms(s) automation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • the condition of being automatically operated or controlled
    Usage Example(s)
    • automation increases productivity
    Hypernyms(s) automation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)