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robotize

American  
[roh-buh-tahyz, -bot-ahyz] / ˈroʊ bəˌtaɪz, -bɒtˌaɪz /
especially British, robotise

verb (used with object)

robotized, robotizing
  1. to turn (someone) into a robot.

  2. to convert for automated operation or production by robots or robotlike machines.

    to robotize an assembly line.


verb (used without object)

robotized, robotizing
  1. to adapt or become adapted to the use of robots or robotics.

robotize British  
/ ˈrəʊbəˌtaɪz /

verb

  1. to automate

    robotized assembly lines

  2. to cause (a person) to be or become mechanical and lifeless, like a robot

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of robotize

First recorded in 1925–30; robot + -ize

Example Sentences

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“With 3-D-printed materials that can be robotized, we don’t need any of that.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2022

This is because, like the machines the app on Nodine’s phone is monitoring, much of Parkdale is robotized.

From The Verge Feb. 20, 2018

Vesz-Mont 2000 builds robotized production units but has struggled to keep up with demand because it also is affected by the labor shortage.

From Reuters Feb. 7, 2018

Even in a highly robotized auto plant, he said, the car radio is installed by a mechanic.

From Seattle Times Nov. 26, 2016

Union rules require one stand-by human for every robot or robotized operation.

From The Status Civilization by Sheckley, Robert

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