computerize

[ kuhm-pyoo-tuh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, com·put·er·ized, com·put·er·iz·ing.

1. to equip with or automate by computers:

   If you haven't already, now is a great time to computerize your business.

2. to control, perform, produce, process, or store by means of or in a computer or computers:

   I know I have a few chapters written in a notebook, but I never computerized them.

verb (used without object)

, com·put·er·ized, com·put·er·iz·ing.

1. to start making use of computers:

   The entire industry is expected to computerize by the end of the year.

computerize

/ kəmˈpjuːtəˌraɪz /

verb

1. tr to cause (certain operations) to be performed by a computer, esp as a replacement for human labour
2. intr to install a computer
3. tr to control or perform (operations within a system) by means of a computer
4. tr to process or store (information) by means of or in a computer

Derived Forms

• comˌputeriˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• com·put·er·iz·a·ble [k, uh, m-pyoo-t, uh, -, rahy, -z, uh, -b, uh, l], adjective
• com·put·er·i·za·tion [k, uh, m-pyoo-t, uh, -r, uh, -, zey, -sh, uh, n] noun
• com·put·er·ized adjective
• un·com·put·er·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of computerize¹

First recorded in 1955–60; computer + -ize

Example Sentences

In the last 15 years, technology improved and digital effects became more affordable, allowing both major studios and lower-budget productions alike to rely on computerized movie magic.

From Los Angeles Times

The development also plans to build an on-site water reclamation plant and use computerized systems to control irrigation based on the weather.

From Los Angeles Times

In places like Japan, short-handed employers have moved to alleviate work loads by using robots and computerized ordering in restaurants, cutting hours and installing self-checkout machines.

From Seattle Times

When Ellie presses on an icon with her tongue, a computerized voice speaks the word or phrase aloud.

From New York Times

McSherry’s research revealed how the CIA supported the intelligence services of the Condor states with computerized links, a telex system and purpose-built encoding and decoding machines made by the CIA logistics department.

From Salon

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