Computerize: meaning, definitions and examples

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computerize

 

[ kəmˈpjuːtəˌraɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

technology

To convert (something) to a system that is operated or controlled by computers.

Synonyms

automate, digitize, modernize.

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Word Description / Examples
computerize

Use this when referring to the process of converting manual processes or systems into ones that use computers.

  • The company decided to computerize their filing system to improve efficiency.
  • We need to computerize our inventory management to keep track of stock more accurately.
automate

Ideal for describing the implementation of automated procedures or systems, often involving machinery or software to perform tasks without human intervention.

  • Factories are constantly seeking ways to automate production to reduce costs.
  • By automating the booking system, they significantly reduced the waiting time for customers.
digitize

Best used when talking about converting information into a digital format, especially for documents, images, or other types of data.

  • The old archives were digitized to preserve the historical documents.
  • We need to digitize these photos to make them easier to share and store.
modernize

Appropriate for describing the process of updating systems, practices, or technology to the latest standards or improving overall efficiency.

  • The company needs to modernize its infrastructure to stay competitive.
  • We plan to modernize the software to include more features and a better user interface.

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to computerize its inventory system for better efficiency.
  • The government plans to computerize all public records for easier access and management.

Translations

Translations of the word "computerize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 informatizar

🇮🇳 कम्प्यूटरीकृत करना

🇩🇪 computerisieren

🇮🇩 mengomputerisasi

🇺🇦 комп'ютеризувати

🇵🇱 skomputeryzować

🇯🇵 コンピュータ化する

🇫🇷 informatiser

🇪🇸 computarizar

🇹🇷 bilgisayarlaştırmak

🇰🇷 컴퓨터화하다

🇸🇦 تحوسب

🇨🇿 počítačově zpracovat

🇸🇰 počítačovo spracovať

🇨🇳 计算机化

🇸🇮 računalniško obdelati

🇮🇸 tölvuvæða

🇰🇿 компьютерлендіру

🇬🇪 კომპიუტერიზაცია

🇦🇿 kompüterləşdirmək

🇲🇽 computarizar

Etymology

The term 'computerize' emerged in the mid-20th century as computers started to become more prevalent in various industries. It stems from the noun 'computer', which originally referred to a person who performed calculations manually. The suffix '-ize' indicates the action of making something computer-operated. As technology advanced, the concept of computerizing processes became integral to improving efficiency and productivity.

See also: computability, computable, computation, computational, compute, computed, computer, computerizing, computing, miscompute.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,757, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.