See also: automâtion

English

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Etymology

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From automatic +‎ -ion or automaton +‎ -ion; coined by a Ford Executive Vice President, Delmar S. Harder, in the 1940s.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɔ.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/, [ˌɔ.ɾəˈmeɪ.ʃən]
    • (cotcaught merger) IPA(key): /ˌɑː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/, [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmeɪ.ʃən]
      • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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automation (countable and uncountable, plural automations)

  1. The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.
    Synonym: automatization
    • 2012 October 24, David Leonhardt, “Standard of Living Is in the Shadows as Election Issue”, in The New York Times[1], →ISSN:
      The presidential campaign has been more focused on Bain Capital and an “apology tour” than on the challenges created by globalization and automation.

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • French: automation
  • Italian: automazione (calque)
  • Swedish: automation

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French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from English automation.

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Noun

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automation f (plural automations)

  1. automation
    Synonym: automatisation

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Swedish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from English automation

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automation c

  1. automation

Declension

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Synonyms

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