automation

noun

1. the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware

- automation replaces human workers by machines

Similar word(s): mechanization

Definition categories: act

2. the condition of being automatically operated or controlled

- automation increases productivity

Definition categories: state, condition, status

3. equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation

- this factory floor is a showcase for automation and robotic equipment

Definition categories: man–made, equipment