nnoun.actthe act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardwareSynset:mechanisation mechanization
Examples:- automation replaces human workers by machines
Derivationally Related Form:automatemechanizemechanise
Hypernyms:high tech high technology
Inherited Hypernyms:automationhigh technologytechnologyapplicationuseactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:computerizationcybernation
Full Hyponyms:computerization
nnoun.statethe condition of being automatically operated or controlledExamples:- automation increases productivity
Derivationally Related Form:automate
Hypernyms:condition status
Inherited Hypernyms:automationconditionstateattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.artifactequipment used to achieve automatic control or operationExamples:- this factory floor is a showcase for automation and robotic equipment
Hypernyms:equipment
Inherited Hypernyms:automationequipmentinstrumentalityartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity