(n) the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware, Syn. mechanization, mechanisation, Example:automation replaces human workers by machines
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
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 ]