Computerize: meaning, definitions and examples
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computerize
[ kəmˈpjuːtəˌraɪz ]
technology
To convert (something) to a system that is operated or controlled by computers.
Synonyms
automate, digitize, modernize.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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computerize |
Use this when referring to the process of converting manual processes or systems into ones that use computers.
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automate |
Ideal for describing the implementation of automated procedures or systems, often involving machinery or software to perform tasks without human intervention.
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digitize |
Best used when talking about converting information into a digital format, especially for documents, images, or other types of data.
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modernize |
Appropriate for describing the process of updating systems, practices, or technology to the latest standards or improving overall efficiency.
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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.
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