automate
verb (used with object)
to apply the principles of automation to (a mechanical process, industry, office, etc.).
automates
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present tense formof automate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“As AI automates more of the economy and more of society, we are handing over more and more power to it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
One utility also reported unauthorized modifications to software that automates plant operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
“Agentic AI trading automates the active, complex work, multistep trades, strategy switching, custom position sizing. That’s not automating discipline; that’s automating action. Not the same thing.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
"This self-regulating behavior helps keep fuel production more stable throughout the day and automates the system, while reducing dependence on batteries and costly external components," he added.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 11, 2026
You get on these by sending a message to a specific e- mail address, which is often that of a computer that automates the process.
From Big Dummy's Guide to the Internet by Electronic Frontier Foundation
