automate
verb (used with object)
to apply the principles of automation to (a mechanical process, industry, office, etc.).
automated
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past participleof automate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof automate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
automateverb (used with object)to apply the principles of automation to (a mechanical process, industry, office, etc.).
Example Sentences
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Tracking accumulation and distribution can be automated through everyday indicators found in stock-charting tools.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
"The tasks are going to be automated, but our jobs' purpose remain," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
OpenAI is restricting the cyber capabilities of a new model it deems capable of pulling off automated cyberattacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
They also argue automation could make flying safer, pointing to past declines in accidents as more automated systems have been introduced.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Then there was a ding, and an automated voice said, “The next stop is Alewife.”
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
