what does automation mean?
AUTOMATION as NOUN
- Meaning
- the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology
- usually involving electronic hardware
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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
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- 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
- 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
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