to apply the principles of automation to (a mechanical process, industry, office, etc.).

to operate or control by automation.

to displace or make obsolete by automation (often fol. by out )

The unskilled jobs are going to be automated out.

to install automatic procedures, as for manufacturing or servicing; follow or utilize the principles of automation

Many banks have begun to automate.

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by hand , manual

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automatic , computerized , electrical , electronic , mechanical , mechanized , motorized , programmed , robotic