Automating: meaning, definitions and examples

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automating

 

[ ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

technology

To make a process in a factory or office operate by machines or computers, in order to reduce the amount of work done by humans.

Synonyms

computerize, mechanize, robotize

Examples of usage

  • Many companies are automating their production lines to increase efficiency.
  • Automating repetitive tasks can save time and reduce errors.
  • Automating customer service responses can improve response time and accuracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "automating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 automatizando

🇮🇳 स्वचालित करना

🇩🇪 automatisieren

🇮🇩 mengotomatiskan

🇺🇦 автоматизування

🇵🇱 automatyzowanie

🇯🇵 自動化

🇫🇷 automatiser

🇪🇸 automatizando

🇹🇷 otomatikleştirme

🇰🇷 자동화

🇸🇦 أتمتة

🇨🇿 automatizace

🇸🇰 automatizácia

🇨🇳 自动化

🇸🇮 avtomatiziranje

🇮🇸 sjálfvirkni

🇰🇿 автоматтандыру

🇬🇪 ავტომატიზაცია

🇦🇿 avtomatlaşdırma

🇲🇽 automatización

Etymology

The word 'automating' originates from the term 'automatic', which comes from the Greek word 'automatos', meaning 'acting of itself'. The concept of automation has been around for centuries, with various machines and tools developed to perform tasks automatically. The industrial revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries saw a significant increase in the use of automation in factories and production processes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,000, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.