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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The real danger of automating our ordinary encounters isn’t that we’ll suddenly forget what human connection feels like.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Alfie is our answer to automating the 80% to 90% of tasks that now require manual labor in manufacturing,” said Roman Hölzl, the startup’s co-founder and chief executive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Users can also create and orchestrate response workflows, automating the process and reducing response times.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 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
Instantly I begin counting a beat in my head, automating my actions.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
