mechanization

2 definitions found

mechanization - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  mechanization \mechanization\ n.
     1. The act or process of mechanizing.
        [PJC]
  
     2. Causing to be performed by machines, especially by a
        highly technical implementation, usually involving
        electronic hardware; as, the mechanization of a
        manufacturing process.
  
     Syn: automation, mechanisation, high technology, high-tech.
          [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

mechanization - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  mechanization
      n 1: the condition of having a highly technical implementation
           [syn: mechanization, mechanisation]
      2: the act of implementing the control of equipment with
         advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware;
         "automation replaces human workers by machines" [syn:
         automation, mechanization, mechanisation]