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How to pronounce automation

nounB2
awdduhMEYshn

/ɔ.ɾəˈmeɪ.ʃn̩/

4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

The use of machines, software, or other technology to do a task with little or no human control.

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Common pronunciation/ɔ.ɾəˈmeɪ.ʃn̩/
Common alternate/ˌɑ.ɾəˈmeɪ.ʃn̩/
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Meanings & examples

noun

The use of machines, software, or other technology to do a task with little or no human control.

Automation has changed the way cars are made.

The company is investing in automation to reduce costs.

Common phrases & grammar

industrial automation · factory automation · process automation · automation technology

the automation of + noun

automation in + noun

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