mechanize

[ mek-uh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, mech·a·nized, mech·a·niz·ing.

1. to make mechanical.
2. to operate or perform by or as if by machinery.
3. to introduce machinery into (an industry, enterprise, etc.), especially in order to replace manual labor.
4. Military. to equip with tanks and other armored vehicles.

mechanize

/ ˈmɛkəˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to equip (a factory, industry, etc) with machinery
2. to make mechanical, automatic, or monotonous
3. to equip (an army, etc) with motorized or armoured vehicles

Derived Forms

• ˈmechaˌnizer, noun
• ˌmechaniˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• mech·a·ni·za·tion [mek-, uh, -nahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun
• mech·a·niz·er noun
• un·mech·a·nized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mechanize¹

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

Example Sentences

There hasn’t been a method to mechanize it yet, so usually both the fruit and pit get crushed together in commercial processing.

From Eater

My goal has never been to over-mechanize the bookselling process.

From The Daily Beast

Because they raised a single crop, the managers of the bonanza farms found it easy to systematize and mechanize their work.

From Project Gutenberg

But to mechanize the anchor-setting phase would destroy all that completely.

From Project Gutenberg

They tried to mechanize and rationalize God, but God rebelled against them.

From Project Gutenberg

Rural mechanics too idle to mechanize, rural servants too rebellious to serve, drifted or were forced into Mixen Lane.

From Project Gutenberg

Or they are reduced to a stereotyped repertory that is easy to mechanize, to automate, and finally, to do away with.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• industrialize
• motorize