American English

How to pronounce automate

verbB2Common word
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/ˈɔ.ɾəˌmeɪt̚/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

to make a task, process, or system work automatically, usually with machines or software

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Common pronunciation/ˈɔ.ɾəˌmeɪt̚/
Common alternate/ˈɑ.ɾəˌmeɪt̚/
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Meanings & examples

verb

to make a task, process, or system work automatically, usually with machines or software

The new software automates many routine tasks.

The company automated its billing process.

Common phrases & grammar

automate routine tasks · automate data entry · automate a business process · fully automate a process

automate + a task/process/system

automate + a task/process + with + software

Related words & forms

Before -ing, drop the final e: automating, not automateing.