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Mechanizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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mechanizing

 

[ ˈmɛkənaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

industrial processes

Mechanizing refers to the process of introducing machinery into manual tasks to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. This concept revolutionizes how work is done, often replacing human labor with automated systems. It has widespread applications in manufacturing, agriculture, and other sectors. The transition to mechanization has led to significant changes in employment patterns and economic structures, often improving output while reducing the need for manual labor.

Synonyms

automating, industrializing, robotizing

Examples of usage

  • The factory is mechanizing its production line.
  • Farmers are mechanizing their fields to increase crop yield.
  • The company focused on mechanizing its processes to cut costs.

Translations

Translations of the word "mechanizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mecanização

🇮🇳 यांत्रिकीकरण

🇩🇪 Mechanisierung

🇮🇩 mekanisasi

🇺🇦 механізація

🇵🇱 mechanizacja

🇯🇵 機械化

🇫🇷 mécanisation

🇪🇸 mecanización

🇹🇷 mekanizasyon

🇰🇷 기계화

🇸🇦 ميكنة

🇨🇿 mechanizace

🇸🇰 mechanizácia

🇨🇳 机械化

🇸🇮 mehanizacija

🇮🇸 véla

🇰🇿 механизация

🇬🇪 მექანიზაცია

🇦🇿 mexanizasiya

🇲🇽 mecanización

Etymology

The term 'mechanizing' originates from the noun 'mechanism,' which dates back to the late 1600s, derived from the Greek word 'mekhanē', meaning 'machine.' The prefix 'mechan-' establishes a link to the mechanical and automated world, suggesting not only the physical machines but also the systematic processes they embody. During the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries, mechanization became a buzzword, reflecting the significant shift from manual labor to machine-assisted production. As industries sought to improve efficiency and productivity, the verb 'mechanize' gained traction, symbolizing a transformative process that reshaped labor, economics, and societal structures. Thus, 'mechanizing' emerged as a significant concept, representing not only the use of machinery but also the broad implications for workers and industries.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,981, 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.