C1nountechnologywork
US/ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/
the use of machines and computers to do work that people used to do
In context
Automation has replaced many factory workers over the past two decades.
Our company is investing in office automation to cut the cost of routine tasks.
Some experts fear that automation will cause widespread unemployment in the near future.
Words that go with automation
adjective + noun
- industrial automationIndustrial automation has made car factories far more efficient.
- increased automationIncreased automation means fewer jobs on the assembly line.
noun + preposition
- automation of tasksThe automation of routine tasks saves staff many hours each week.
- threat of automationMany clerical jobs face the threat of automation.
noun + noun
- office automationOffice automation has reduced the need for paper filing.
- automation technologyAutomation technology is changing how warehouses operate.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
automatizationCorrect: automation