noun · academic
automation
/ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/au·to·MA·tion
the process of using machines or computer systems to do tasks previously done by people
Examples
“Automation has reduced the number of assembly-line workers in that factory.”
“Many businesses use automation to handle routine bookkeeping and payroll.”
“Concerns about automation and job loss often appear in Task 2 essays about technology.”
Band 8 sentence
“The rapid automation of repetitive administrative tasks has forced companies to rethink their workforce strategy.”
Collocations
- industrial automation
- automation of processes
- to automate tasks
Word family
Common mistakes
We need to automation these tasks.→We need to automate these tasks.
An automation will replace them.→Automation will replace them.
We use automation about payroll.→We use automation for payroll.
Say it for a higher band
5machines→6technology→7+automation
Synonyms
mechanization
computerization
Easily confused
mechanization
“Mechanization of agriculture dramatically increased food production.”
computerization
“Computerization of bank records improved accuracy and access.”
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