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automation vs mechanization
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| automationnoun/ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the use of machines and computers to do work that people used to do | Goes with office automation | Example Our company is investing in office automation to cut the cost of routine tasks. |
| mechanizationnoun/ˌmek.ə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the use of machines to do work that people used to do by hand | Goes with — | Example The mechanization of farming meant fewer workers were needed in the fields. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
technology is changing how warehouses operate.