automate
verb (used with object)
to apply the principles of automation to (a mechanical process, industry, office, etc.).
has automated
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present perfectof automate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Ahrens said he has automated one options strategy with an agent that would be nearly impossible to execute otherwise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
AI has automated entry-level tasks that once served as on-the-job training.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
Officials announced Thursday that Los Angeles County has automated the process of notifying law enforcement agencies when people who violate restraining orders fail to comply with judges’ orders to hand their guns over to authorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025
As the travel world has automated, and travel providers have discovered the reliable revenue streams provided by fees, booking fees for offline purchases have proliferated, particularly among airlines.
From New York Times ● Sep. 22, 2022
Twitter, however, also has automated systems that prevent excessively rapid posting, as well as other spammy behavior, and employs human moderators to enforce its policies.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 2, 2020
