automation
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[change]- (UK) IPA (key): /ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/
- (US) IPA (key): /ˌɔ.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ or [ˌɔ.ɾəˈmeɪ.ʃən]
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Noun
[change]- (uncountable) Automation is the act or process of controlling machines or devices in a more automatic way, such as by computer or electronic controls.