TechnologyAugust 15, 2026

automizes

AW-tuh-my-ziz

Definition

To convert a process, task, or operation so that it is performed automatically by machines or software.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'automatos' meaning 'self-acting,' it evolved into the English 'automate' by the late 19th century, with the suffix '-ize' used to indicate the conversion of a process into an automatic one.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how Brain Corp's new software handles repetitive retail inventory tasks that were previously done manually by human employees.

Walmart and Target are buying a lot of robots

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Antelope Valley Press

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