automation
gb/ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/ us/ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B2
process
1
using technology to do work
the use of technology to do tasks that people used to do
Padrão de uso:
automation of [something]
Erro comum:
Automation is usually uncountable in this general sense: say "automation has changed work," not "an automation has changed work."
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
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)
Colocações
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
Temas
technology
|business
|work
|industry
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Automation can save time.
- The bank uses automation to process payments.
Substantivo
technical
C1
entity
2
automatic systems or equipment
the equipment or software that makes a system work automatically
Padrão de uso:
[place/system] automation
Erro comum:
Do not confuse automation with automatic. Automation is the noun; automatic is the adjective.
Sinônimos
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)
Antônimos
manual system (a system operated mainly by people)
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manual controls (controls that require direct human operation)
Colocações
factory automation
|warehouse automation
|building automation
|automation equipment
|automation platform
|automation system
|automation controls
|install automation
|upgrade automation
|maintain automation
Temas
technology
|engineering
|software
|industry
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The factory has new automation.
- The automation controls the doors and lights.
Substantivo
technical
C1
entity
3
automatic workflow or rule
a software rule that does a task by itself
Padrão de uso:
an automation to [do something]
Erro comum:
This countable use is common in software and apps, but for the general idea use the uncountable noun automation.
Sinônimos
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")
Antônimos
manual step (a step that a person must do)
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manual task (a task not handled automatically)
Colocações
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
Temas
software
|business
|productivity
|technology
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I made an automation for my emails.
- This automation sends a message every Monday.
Substantivo
technical
C1
abstract
4
field of automated technology
the job or subject of making systems work automatically
Padrão de uso:
work in automation
Erro comum:
In job contexts, automation often means the technical field, not one automatic machine.
Sinônimos
automation engineering (more specific and explicitly engineering-focused)
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control engineering (overlaps with automation but focuses on controlling dynamic systems)
Colocações
work in automation
|automation engineer
|automation specialist
|automation team
|automation project
|automation skills
|automation industry
|automation career
|automation training
|automation expert
Temas
engineering
|technology
|careers
|industry
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He works in automation.
- Automation is a growing field.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
automation
AFI
GB/ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
US/ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
auto - ma - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: automation
- Plural: automation, automations
Expressões
automation bias
1/ɔtoʊmˈeɪʃən bˈaɪəs/
fixed phrase
technical
overtrust in automated systems
trusting a computer or automatic system too much
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.