automation
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Definition of automation
1
: the technique of making an apparatus, a process, or a system operate automatically
2
: the state of being operated automatically
3
: automatically controlled operation of an apparatus, process, or system by mechanical or electronic devices that take the place of human labor
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Examples of automation in a Sentence
feared that automation would add millions to the ranks of the unemployed
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The latest momentum comes with the help of the technology industry, which is grappling with how to prepare for the job losses likely to come with automation and artificial intelligence. — Author: Adam Beam, Anchorage Daily News, "California city tests buzzy campaign idea for income," 4 Sep. 2019 While crops like wheat and potatoes have been harvested mechanically for decades, many fruits and vegetables have proved resistant to automation. — Nell Lewis, CNN, "Why robots will soon be picking soft fruits and salad," 4 Sep. 2019 Within it, the suspect denounces Hispanic people in Texas, cites concerns about losing American jobs to automation and criticizes both political parties. — CBS News, "What we know about the El Paso shooting suspect," 3 Aug. 2019 The next 12 years, says his campaign, will see a third of American workers in danger of job loss thanks to automation wrought by new tech. — Stephie Grob Plante, Vox, "Andrew Yang is out to save the American mall," 1 Aug. 2019 About a scenario that involves the continuing march of technology, automation and artificial intelligence, or one where collaboration, new ways of thinking, and creative problem solving dominate? — Richard Lobo, Quartz India, "Infosys HR chief on the three things Indian offices can do to prepare for millennial workers," 26 June 2019 People adapt to more flexible working hours as artificial intelligence and automation become more widespread. — National Geographic, "Designing to scale: Resilient regions," 12 June 2019 Many addressed threats to traditional jobs posed by automation and artificial intelligence and called for more multilateralism to address global problems. — Washington Post, "Seen as pro-business, Macron shifts to the left at UN body," 11 June 2019 According to a recent report from the Brookings Institution, Louisville ranks eighth among metropolitan areas in risk of losing jobs to automation. — Benjamin Tobin, The Courier-Journal, "Artificial intelligence is coming: Microsoft, Louisville announce partnership," 7 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'automation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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automation
noun
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Kids Definition of automation
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: the method of making a machine, a process, or a system work without being directly controlled by a person
2
: automatic working of a machine, process, or system by mechanical or electronic devices that take the place of humans
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