automation

nouns

the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware
"automation replaces human workers by machines"
automation, mechanisation, mechanization
is derived from
automate
the condition of being automatically operated or controlled
"automation increases productivity"
automation
is derived from
automate
is a type of (narrower)
a state at a particular time
"a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
condition, status
equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation
"this factory floor is a showcase for automation and robotic equipment"
automation
is a type of (narrower)
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
equipment