as in automation
the process of putting an apparatus, operation, or system under the control or regulation of mechanical or electronic devices
a huge volume of mail that became possible only after the mechanization of the sorting process
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Recent Examples of mechanization
During the interwar years, several tacticians and historians became advocates for the new style of fighting that emphasized mobility, mechanization, and cohesive operations.
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Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Prior to widespread mechanization, textiles were expensive due to the cost of materials and skilled labor needed to produce fabric, and they were often sourced abroad.
—Emily J. Whitted, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, Democrats from Georgia, and Ashley Moody and Rick Scott, Republicans from Florida, said Thursday that the Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026 would boost R&D for advanced agricultural innovations, including mechanization.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
Cabernet sauvignon is planted across the PATRIMONY estate, much of it too steep and densely planted for mechanization.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Low levels of mechanization in the region are a reason why farm productivity and profitability are low, experts say.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The institution is a cultural first responder that documents the effects of materialism, conformity, and mechanization.
—Gioia Woods, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
This structural change mirrors how mechanization once moved production closer to energy sources, unlocking speed, efficiency, and resilience.
—Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Into the Weeds offers less a new way to think than perhaps an old one, pushing back against mechanization and the collapse of context by reframing reading in the most particular and human terms.
—David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2025
Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Prior to widespread mechanization, textiles were expensive due to the cost of materials and skilled labor needed to produce fabric, and they were often sourced abroad.
—Emily J. Whitted, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, Democrats from Georgia, and Ashley Moody and Rick Scott, Republicans from Florida, said Thursday that the Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026 would boost R&D for advanced agricultural innovations, including mechanization.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
Cabernet sauvignon is planted across the PATRIMONY estate, much of it too steep and densely planted for mechanization.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Low levels of mechanization in the region are a reason why farm productivity and profitability are low, experts say.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The institution is a cultural first responder that documents the effects of materialism, conformity, and mechanization.
—Gioia Woods, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
This structural change mirrors how mechanization once moved production closer to energy sources, unlocking speed, efficiency, and resilience.
—Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Into the Weeds offers less a new way to think than perhaps an old one, pushing back against mechanization and the collapse of context by reframing reading in the most particular and human terms.
—David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanization
automation
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Some budgeting apps are free, while others charge a fee for more advanced automations and capabilities.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Fox News Digital reporting showcases this latest innovation, exploring how automation and AI mechanics could soon revolutionize the automotive service and repair industry.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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“Mechanization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanization. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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