automation
gb/ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/ us/ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
B2
英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
process
1
using technology to do work
the use of technology to do tasks that people used to do
用法パターン：
automation of [something]
よくある間違い：
Automation is usually uncountable in this general sense: say "automation has changed work," not "an automation has changed work."
類義語
mechanization (often refers to replacing physical labor with machines)
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computerization (emphasizes the use of computers or digital systems)
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robotization (emphasizes the use of robots)
対義語
manual operation (doing or controlling something by human effort rather than automatically)
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human labor (work done by people instead of machines or software)
コロケーション
increase automation
|introduce automation
|automation of tasks
|automation technology
|automation tools
|automation software
|the rise of automation
|automation in manufacturing
|automation in the workplace
|automation and AI
テーマ
technology
|business
|work
|industry
例文
- Automation has made it possible for the factory to run through the night with fewer staff.
- The company uses automation to handle routine customer-service emails.
- Many workers worry that automation will change or replace parts of their jobs.
学習者向け例文
- Automation can save time.
- The bank uses automation to process payments.
名詞
technical
C1
entity
2
automatic systems or equipment
the equipment or software that makes a system work automatically
用法パターン：
[place/system] automation
よくある間違い：
Do not confuse automation with automatic. Automation is the noun; automatic is the adjective.
類義語
automated system (clearer when referring to one particular system)
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control system (emphasizes equipment or software that controls a process)
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automation technology (emphasizes the technical tools used for automation)
対義語
manual system (a system operated mainly by people)
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manual controls (controls that require direct human operation)
コロケーション
factory automation
|warehouse automation
|building automation
|automation equipment
|automation platform
|automation system
|automation controls
|install automation
|upgrade automation
|maintain automation
テーマ
technology
|engineering
|software
|industry
例文
- The warehouse automation routes each package to the correct loading bay.
- A problem with the building automation caused the lights to stay on all weekend.
- The plant invested in new automation for sorting and packaging.
学習者向け例文
- The factory has new automation.
- The automation controls the doors and lights.
名詞
technical
C1
entity
3
automatic workflow or rule
a software rule that does a task by itself
用法パターン：
an automation to [do something]
よくある間違い：
This countable use is common in software and apps, but for the general idea use the uncountable noun automation.
類義語
workflow (broader; may be manual or automatic)
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script (usually refers to code that carries out the task)
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rule (emphasizes a condition and action, such as "if this happens, do that")
対義語
manual step (a step that a person must do)
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manual task (a task not handled automatically)
コロケーション
create an automation
|set up an automation
|run an automation
|trigger an automation
|email automation
|calendar automation
|custom automation
|automation rule
|automation script
|automation workflow
テーマ
software
|business
|productivity
|technology
例文
- I created an automation that saves email attachments to a shared folder.
- The app lets you build automations for reminders, reports, and approvals.
- When a customer fills out the form, an automation sends a welcome message.
学習者向け例文
- I made an automation for my emails.
- This automation sends a message every Monday.
名詞
technical
C1
abstract
4
field of automated technology
the job or subject of making systems work automatically
用法パターン：
work in automation
よくある間違い：
In job contexts, automation often means the technical field, not one automatic machine.
類義語
automation engineering (more specific and explicitly engineering-focused)
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control engineering (overlaps with automation but focuses on controlling dynamic systems)
コロケーション
work in automation
|automation engineer
|automation specialist
|automation team
|automation project
|automation skills
|automation industry
|automation career
|automation training
|automation expert
テーマ
engineering
|technology
|careers
|industry
例文
- She started her career in automation after studying electrical engineering.
- The company is hiring people with experience in automation and robotics.
- Automation has become an important field in manufacturing, logistics, and software.
学習者向け例文
- He works in automation.
- Automation is a growing field.
文法
辞書形
automation
IPA
GB/ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
US/ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
auto - ma - tion （3音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
活用形
Noun
- Base: automation
- Plural: automation, automations
表現
automation bias
1/ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən bˈaɪəs/
fixed phrase
technical
overtrust in automated systems
trusting a computer or automatic system too much
例文
- Doctors are trained to avoid automation bias when using diagnostic software.
- Automation bias can lead people to accept an incorrect navigation route without checking it.
- As AI tools become more common, automation bias is an important risk.
home automation
1/hˈoʊm ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
automatic control of homes
technology that controls things in your home automatically
例文
- Home automation lets us control the lights and heating from our phones.
- They added home automation so the doors lock automatically at night.
- A basic home automation system can turn appliances on and off on a schedule.
industrial automation
1/ɪndˈʌstɹiəl ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
automatic industrial production
automation used in factories and industrial work
例文
- Industrial automation has improved quality control on the production line.
- The plant uses industrial automation to monitor temperature and pressure.
- Demand for industrial automation increased as manufacturers tried to reduce downtime.
marketing automation
1/mˈɑɹkɪtɪŋ ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
automatic marketing tasks
software that does repeated marketing tasks automatically
例文
- Marketing automation can send a follow-up email after someone downloads a brochure.
- The startup uses marketing automation to manage leads from its website.
- Poorly planned marketing automation can make messages feel impersonal.
process automation
1/pɹˈɑsˌɛs ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
automatic repeated processes
using technology to make repeated processes run by themselves
例文
- Process automation helped the company handle more orders without hiring extra staff.
- The bank is investing in process automation for account checks and compliance reports.
- Engineers identified several manual steps that were suitable for process automation.
robotic process automation
1/ɹˌoʊbˈɑtɪk pɹˈɑsˌɛs ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
software robots that automate office tasks
Software that acts like a digital worker and does simple, repeated computer tasks automatically.
例文
- Many companies use robotic process automation to handle routine data entry.
- Robotic process automation can reduce errors in billing and reporting.
- The bank introduced robotic process automation to speed up loan approvals.
robotic process automation
1/ɹˌoʊbˈɑtɪk pɹˈɑsˌɛs ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
software bots for routine tasks
software robots that do simple computer tasks people usually do
例文
- Robotic process automation can copy invoice data from emails into an accounting system.
- The insurer used robotic process automation to speed up routine claims processing.
- RPA is a common abbreviation for robotic process automation.
test automation
1/tˈɛst ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
automatic running of tests
using software to run tests automatically
例文
- Test automation helps developers find bugs after every code change.
- The team added test automation for the payment system.
- Not every test is suitable for test automation, especially if it requires human judgment.
workflow automation
1/wˈɚkfloʊ ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
automatic work-process steps
software that helps steps in a work process happen automatically
例文
- Workflow automation sends the request to a manager as soon as an employee submits the form.
- The team used workflow automation to reduce delays in invoice approval.
- Good workflow automation can make routine office tasks faster and more consistent.