automation
using technology to do work
the use of technology to do tasks that people used to do
automation of [something]
- 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.
- Automation can save time.
- The bank uses automation to process payments.
automatic systems or equipment
the equipment or software that makes a system work automatically
[place/system] automation
- 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.
- The factory has new automation.
- The automation controls the doors and lights.
automatic workflow or rule
a software rule that does a task by itself
an automation to [do something]
- 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.
- I made an automation for my emails.
- This automation sends a message every Monday.
field of automated technology
the job or subject of making systems work automatically
work in automation
- 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.
- He works in automation.
- Automation is a growing field.
- Base: automation
- Plural: automation, automations
automation bias
1overtrust in automated systems
trusting a computer or automatic system too much
- 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
1automatic control of homes
technology that controls things in your home automatically
- 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
1automatic industrial production
automation used in factories and industrial work
- 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
1automatic marketing tasks
software that does repeated marketing tasks automatically
- 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
1automatic repeated processes
using technology to make repeated processes run by themselves
- 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
1software robots that automate office tasks
Software that acts like a digital worker and does simple, repeated computer tasks automatically.
- 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
1software bots for routine tasks
software robots that do simple computer tasks people usually do
- 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
1automatic running of tests
using software to run tests automatically
- 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
1automatic work-process steps
software that helps steps in a work process happen automatically
- 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.