noun
- The act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware.
- usage: "automation replaces human workers by machines"
- synonyms: mechanization, mechanisation
- The condition of being automatically operated or controlled.
- usage: "automation increases productivity"
- Equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation.
- usage: "this factory floor is a showcase for automation and robotic equipment"
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