mechanize

[ mek-uh-nahyz ]

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verb (used with object),mech·a·nized, mech·a·niz·ing.

to make mechanical.
to operate or perform by or as if by machinery.

to introduce machinery into (an industry, enterprise, etc.), especially in order to replace manual labor.
Military. to equip with tanks and other armored vehicles.

Origin of mechanize

First recorded in 1695–1705; mechan(ic) + -ize

Also especially British, mech·a·nise .

Other words from mechanize

mech·a·ni·za·tion [mek-uh-nahy-zey-shuhn], /ˌmɛk ə naɪˈzeɪ ʃən/, noun
mech·a·niz·er, noun
un·mech·a·nized, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for mechanize

mechanize

mechanise

/ (ˈmɛkəˌnaɪz) /

verb(tr)

to equip (a factory, industry, etc) with machinery
to make mechanical, automatic, or monotonous

to equip (an army, etc) with motorized or armoured vehicles

Derived forms of mechanize

mechanization or mechanisation, noun
mechanizer or mechaniser, noun

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