automate

//ˈɔː.tə.meɪt//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

automateInfinitive
automatePresent tense
automatedPast tense
automatedPast participle
automatingPresent participle
automatesThird-person singular
1

To convert a process or system to be operated by machines or computers with minimal human intervention.

The company decided to automate its manufacturing process to increase efficiency.

2

To make something function automatically or self-regulating.

The company decided to automate the production line to improve efficiency.