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NOUN (3)

1. the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware;
- Example: "automation replaces human workers by machines"
[syn: automation, mechanization, mechanisation]

2. the condition of being automatically operated or controlled;
- Example: "automation increases productivity"

3. equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation;
- Example: "this factory floor is a showcase for automation and robotic equipment"