Automatize: meaning, definitions and examples

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automatize

 

[ ˌɔːtəməˈtaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

process improvement

To automatize means to convert a process or procedure into one that is automated, typically through the use of technology or machinery. The goal of automatizing is to increase efficiency, reduce human error, and save time. It often involves replacing manual labor with machines or software that can perform tasks automatically. Automatization is commonly seen in manufacturing, customer service, and data processing. Businesses automate tasks to streamline operations and enhance productivity.

Synonyms

automate, computerize, mechanize, systematize

Examples of usage

  • The factory aimed to automatize its assembly line to improve output.
  • Companies are looking for ways to automatize customer service inquiries using chatbots.
  • By automatizing data entry, the organization reduced errors significantly.

Translations

Translations of the word "automatize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 automatizar

🇮🇳 स्वचालित करना

🇩🇪 automatisieren

🇮🇩 otomatisasi

🇺🇦 автоматизувати

🇵🇱 automatyzować

🇯🇵 自動化する

🇫🇷 automatiser

🇪🇸 automatizar

🇹🇷 otomatikleştirmek

🇰🇷 자동화하다

🇸🇦 أتمتة

🇨🇿 automatizovat

🇸🇰 automatizovať

🇨🇳 自动化

🇸🇮 avtomatizirati

🇮🇸 sjálfvirkni

🇰🇿 автоматтандыру

🇬🇪 ავტომატიზება

🇦🇿 avtomatlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 automatizar

Etymology

The term 'automatize' derives from the root 'automatic,' which traces its origin to the Greek word 'automatos,' meaning 'self-acting' or 'self-moving.' The incorporation of 'ize' as a suffix in English creates a verb that indicates the action of making something automatic. This word gained prominence in the 20th century as industries looked to harness technology for increased efficiency. As automation technology advanced, so did the vocabulary surrounding it, leading to the adoption of terms like 'automatize' in discussions about modernizing processes in various sectors. The evolution of this term reflects broader trends in industrialization and the desire to optimize workflows through innovation.