B2 adjective Neutral

automation

/ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/

Automation is the use of technology, programs, or robotics to perform tasks without human intervention. It is primarily used to increase efficiency, precision, and speed in manufacturing, data processing, and daily routines.

Beispiele

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Smart home automation allows you to control your thermostat and lighting through a mobile app.

Technology in the home lets you manage heat and lights using a phone application.

2

The report highlights that industrial automation could lead to a significant shift in the global labor market.

The document shows that using machines in factories might change how people work around the world.

3

I've set up some automation on my phone so it goes into 'Do Not Disturb' mode when I'm at the gym.

I made my phone automatically turn off notifications when I am exercising.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
automation
Verb
automate
Adverb
automatically
Adjektiv
automated
Verwandt
automaton
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Auto-Motion'—things moving or acting by themselves (auto) without a person needing to push them.

Schnelles Quiz

The company’s decision to implement ______ in the warehouse resulted in much faster delivery times.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: automation

Beispiele

1

Smart home automation allows you to control your thermostat and lighting through a mobile app.

everyday

Technology in the home lets you manage heat and lights using a phone application.

2

The report highlights that industrial automation could lead to a significant shift in the global labor market.

formal

The document shows that using machines in factories might change how people work around the world.

3

I've set up some automation on my phone so it goes into 'Do Not Disturb' mode when I'm at the gym.

informal

I made my phone automatically turn off notifications when I am exercising.

4

The transition from manual data entry to algorithmic automation has reduced human error by ninety percent.

academic

Moving from typing data by hand to using computer rules has stopped many mistakes.

5

Our company is prioritizing process automation this quarter to streamline our customer support tickets.

business

Our business is focusing on making software handle customer requests more quickly.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
automation
Verb
automate
Adverb
automatically
Adjektiv
automated
Verwandt
automaton

Häufige Kollokationen

factory automation the use of control systems in manufacturing
home automation controlling domestic appliances automatically
office automation using software to improve administrative efficiency
increased automation a higher level of machine-led processes
process automation using technology to perform a series of steps

Häufige Phrasen

fully automated

operating entirely without human help

automation age

the current era characterized by machine labor

marketing automation

software that manages marketing tasks automatically

Wird oft verwechselt mit

automation vs autonomy

Autonomy refers to the freedom or independence of a person or entity, while automation refers to machines performing tasks.

automation vs automaton

An automaton is a physical robot or a person who acts mechanically, while automation is the system or process itself.

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Nutzungshinweise

Automation is usually used as an uncountable noun when discussing the general concept. It is frequently seen in IELTS and business English when discussing the future of the economy or technology.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the verb form 'automate' when they mean the concept 'automation'. Ensure you use 'automation' after adjectives like 'increased' or 'industrial'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Auto-Motion'—things moving or acting by themselves (auto) without a person needing to push them.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'automatos' (self-acting) and the suffix '-ion' indicating a state or process.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun (e.g., 'Automation is changing the world.') Often acts as a noun adjunct (e.g., 'automation software', 'automation industry').
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western labor markets, automation is a sensitive cultural topic often linked to the fear of job losses in manufacturing and retail.

Schnelles Quiz

The company’s decision to implement ______ in the warehouse resulted in much faster delivery times.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: automation

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