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mechanization

noun

  1. process of mechanizing
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English mechanize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English mechanization From mechanize + -ation.

  1. The use of machinery to replace human or animal labour, especially in agriculture and industry.