automate

[ aw-tuh-meyt ]

verb (used with object)

, au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing.

1. to apply the principles of automation to (a mechanical process, industry, office, etc.).
2. to operate or control by automation.
3. to displace or make obsolete by automation (often followed by out ):

   The unskilled jobs are going to be automated out.

verb (used without object)

, au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing.

1. to install automatic procedures, as for manufacturing or servicing; follow or utilize the principles of automation:

   Many banks have begun to automate.

automate

/ ˈɔːtəˌmeɪt /

verb

1. to make (a manufacturing process, factory, etc) automatic, or (of a manufacturing process, etc) to be made automatic

Other Words From

• auto·mata·ble adjective
• de-auto·mate verb deautomated deautomating
• non·auto·mated adjective
• un·auto·mated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of automate¹

First recorded in 1950–55; back formation from automation

Example Sentences

They add that videos are initially reviewed by automated tech, which they say removes a large volume of harmful content.

From BBC

On Wednesday morning, as the Mountain fire raced to her neighborhood, she received an automated phone call to evacuate.

From Los Angeles Times

Berkeley police said they identified Hue thanks to interviews with witnesses and a review of surveillance video, along with Shot Spotter and automated license plate recognition technologies.

From Los Angeles Times

But Mr Roulstone also praises Rio generally for having, over time, developed “some good strategies, procedures and policies” around how people interact with automated vehicles.

From BBC

Despite having an automated top-up account to cover the crossing fee, Rachel, who lives in Hornchurch, received six penalty notices in the preceding months.

From BBC

Related Words

• automatize
• mechanize