au·to·mate 
/ˈɑ:təˌmeɪt/ verb
au·to·mates; au·to·mat·ed; au·to·mat·ing /ˈɑ:təˌmeɪt/ verb : to run or operate (something, such as a factory or system) by using machines, computers, etc., instead of people to do the work [+ obj] ▪ The company recently automated its filing process. ▪ a factory that has yet to be automated [no obj] ▪ a factory that has yet to automate ▪ When companies automate, employees lose jobs.
— automated adjective
▪ an automated office system ▪ a fully/highly automated factory ▪ automated equipment/machinery
▪ an automated office system ▪ a fully/highly automated factory ▪ automated equipment/machinery
— au·to·ma·tion /ˌɑ:təˈmeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ the automation of the factory
/ˌɑ:təˈmeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ the automation of the factory
