automate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːtəmeɪt/

Definition

Convert a process or operation to be performed automatically by machines or software.

Examples

• Many companies now automate their payroll systems to reduce human error.

• We need to automate the data entry tasks to save our employees time.

• The software was designed to automate complex calculations that previously took hours.

How to Use automate

automate something (collocation)

To make a specific thing automatic. — "We plan to automate our inventory tracking."

be automated by (collocation)

Passive voice indicating the agent of automation. — "The system is automated by advanced AI algorithms."

Synonyms of automate

Words with a similar meaning to automate:

• mechanize
• computerize
• streamline
• robotize

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