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automation

intermediateB2

/ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/ · au-to-ma-tion

The use of largely automatic equipment in a system of operation or production.

Meanings

nountechnical

The use of largely automatic equipment in a system of operation or production.

ایسی مشینری کا استعمال جو خود بخود کام کرتی ہے، خاص طور پر پیداوار یا نظام میں۔

خودکاریت

khudkaariyat

Synonyms

mechanizationrobotizationautomation technologyمشین کاریخودکاریخودکار ٹیکنالوجی

Antonyms

manual operationhandworknon-automatedدستی کامہاتھ کا کامغیر خودکار

Common Collocations

  • industrial automation
  • home automation
  • automated processes

Example Sentences

Automation has revolutionized manufacturing processes.

خودکاریت نے پیداوار کے طریقے میں انقلاب برپا کر دیا ہے۔

Khudkaariyat ne paidaawar ke tareeqe mein inqilab barpa kar diya hai.

Many companies are investing in automation to improve efficiency.

بہت سی کمپنیاں خودکاریت میں سرمایہ کاری کر رہی ہیں تاکہ کارکردگی میں بہتری لائی جا سکے۔

Bohat si companies khudkaariyat mein sarmaya kaari kar rahi hain taake karkardagi mein behtari lai ja sake.

The automation of tasks can lead to significant cost savings.

کاموں کی خودکاریت سے نمایاں لاگت کی بچت ہوسکتی ہے۔

Kaamon ki khudkaariyat se numayan lagat ki bachat hosakti hai.

Easily Confused With

automation vs. autonomation:Automation refers to machinery operation, while autonomation (jidoka) involves machines that detect problems and stop autonomously.

Word Family

automate
verbخودکار بنانا
automated
adjectiveخودکار
automating
verbخودکار بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'auto' in automation to remember it relates to self-operating systems.

Imagine a robotic arm assembling products without human intervention.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "automatos" — self-acting

First known use: 1940s

The term 'automation' first appeared in the mid-20th century, derived from 'automaton', used in industrial contexts to describe machines that operate automatically.