computerize

[kuh m-pyoo-tuh-rahyz]

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verb (used with object), com·put·er·ized, com·put·er·iz·ing.

to control, perform, process, or store (a system, operation, or information) by means of or in an electronic computer or computers.

to equip with or automate by computers: to computerize a business.

verb (used without object), com·put·er·ized, com·put·er·iz·ing.

to make use of computers: The entire industry is expected to computerize by the end of the year.

Also especially British, com·put·er·ise.

Origin of computerize

First recorded in 1955–60; computer + -ize

Related formscom·put·er·iz·a·ble, adjectivecom·put·er·i·za·tion, nounun·com·put·er·ized, adjective

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Related Words for computerized

automated, digital, programmed

Examples from the Web for computerized

Contemporary Examples of computerized

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Historical Examples of computerized

A computerized referral service to substance abuse literature and prevention programs will begin operating in 1987.
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British Dictionary definitions for computerized

computerize

computerise

verb

(tr) to cause (certain operations) to be performed by a computer, esp as a replacement for human labour

(intr) to install a computer

(tr) to control or perform (operations within a system) by means of a computer

(tr) to process or store (information) by means of or in a computer

Derived Formscomputerization or computerisation, noun

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