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mechanize

[ mek-uh-nahyz ]
/ ˈmɛk əˌnaɪz /
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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.

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RELATED WORDS

motorize, industrialize, equip, rig

Nearby words

  1. mechanise,
  2. mechanism,
  3. mechanist,
  4. mechanistic,
  5. mechanization,
  6. mechanized,
  7. mechano-,
  8. mechanochemistry,
  9. mechanomorphism,
  10. mechanoreceptor
Also especially British, mech·a·nise.

Origin of mechanize

First recorded in 1695–1705; mechan(ic) + -ize
Related formsmech·a·ni·za·tion, nounmech·a·niz·er, nounan·ti·mech·a·ni·za·tion, adjectiveun·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 Formsmechanization or mechanisation, nounmechanizer or mechaniser, noun
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Word Origin and History for mechanize

mechanize

v.

1670s; see mechanic (adj.) + -ize. Related: Mechanized; mechanizing.

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