automate
verb (used with object)
to apply the principles of automation to (a mechanical process, industry, office, etc.).
automating
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present participleof automate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Dean, who joined Google as its 30th employee in 1999, will be chief executive at a new public-benefit corporation called Discovery Loop that aims to accelerate technology by automating complicated, multistep science and engineering tasks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Investors also fear that generative AI could disrupt the country's $315-billion IT services industry by automating tasks long outsourced to India, such as customer service and app maintenance.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
By automating these repetitive journeys, Geek+ says retailers can increase picking speeds, store more goods in spaces that are hard to reach for humans, and reduce errors.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Aside from automating tasks, advisers might apply AI to predict market behavior or evaluate investment strategies.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Instantly I begin counting a beat in my head, automating my actions.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
