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automate

[ aw-tuh-meyt ]

verb (used with object)

automated, automating.
  1. to apply the principles of automation to (a mechanical process, industry, office, etc.).
  2. to operate or control by automation.
  3. to displace or make obsolete by automation (often followed by out ):

    The unskilled jobs are going to be automated out.



verb (used without object)

automated, automating.
  1. to install automatic procedures, as for manufacturing or servicing; follow or utilize the principles of automation:

    Many banks have begun to automate.

automate

/ ˈɔːəˌɪ /

verb

  1. to make (a manufacturing process, factory, etc) automatic, or (of a manufacturing process, etc) to be made automatic
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • t·a· adjective
  • -t·ٱ verb deautomated deautomating
  • ԴDz·t·e adjective
  • ܲ·t·e adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of automate1

First recorded in 1950–55; back formation from automation
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Example Sentences

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In internal documents, Google said it intends to develop Chrome into an “agentic browser,” which incorporates AI agents to automate tasks and perform actions such as filling out forms, conducting research or shopping.

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The station at Aviation Boulevard and 96th Street will connect to the K Line and C Line and will eventually connect to the LAX automated people mover train.

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Double Parking Systems, which did not install but maintains the automated system at Rathbone Square, confirmed to the BBC last week that the parking system had been operational since 15 March.

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This is the backdrop to the government's announcement of measures to deal with the delays, which include training more driving examiners and dealing with the issue of bots - automated software - booking up test slots.

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We had all of these incredible automated nose units made with little actuators and all sorts of things.

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