automate

American  

[aw-tuh-meyt] / ˈɔ təˌmeɪt /

verb (used with object)

automated, automating

1. to apply the principles of automation to (a mechanical process, industry, office, etc.).

2. to operate or control by automation.

3. to displace or make obsolete by automation (often followed byout ).

   The unskilled jobs are going to be automated out.

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verb (used without object)

automated, automating

1. to install automatic procedures, as for manufacturing or servicing; follow or utilize the principles of automation.

   Many banks have begun to automate.

automate British  

/ ˈɔːtəˌmeɪt /

verb

1. to make (a manufacturing process, factory, etc) automatic, or (of a manufacturing process, etc) to be made automatic

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Other Word Forms

• automatable adjective
• de-automate verb
• nonautomated adjective
• unautomated adjective

Etymology

Origin of automate

First recorded in 1950–55; back formation from automation

Example Sentences

CrowdStrike’s Charlotte AI offering, which integrates into the company’s main platform to automate threat detection, has boosted average deal sizes “meaningfully,” according to Marshall.

From MarketWatch

The R2 is the first car to use the technology platform, which will be less expensive to build than other EVs while offering more advanced automated driving aids.

From The Wall Street Journal

Owens applauded the company for expanding its identity-security product offerings, a decision he thinks will pay off as companies increasingly use AI agents to automate tasks, a process that introduces new security vulnerabilities.

From MarketWatch

AI could improve patient matching, optimize trial design, and automate documentation.

From The Wall Street Journal

It had also been told of price increases for automated deliveries, which are triggered when fuel tank levels drop.

From BBC

Related Words

• automatize
• mechanize