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automate

[aw-tuh-meyt] / ˈɔ təˌmeɪt /
VERB
use machines to replace human workers
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Going forward, you could automate contributions to your emergency fund indefinitely, so the reserve is always growing.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

On the one hand, the types of technologies that have exploded since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 can automate tasks like editing grammar or verifying facts and figures.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Artificial intelligence has proven it can speed up what humans already know how to do: write software, summarize earnings calls and automate routine tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

It says this will be delivered through plans, among other things, to automate 20% of the MoD's human resources and finance departments by 2028 and by cutting spending on consultants.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

Then log on, navigate to the desired services, do what you want to automate, and disconnect.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd

Or, use a smart thermostat: A programmable or smart thermostat automates the heavy lifting, raising temperatures when you’re at work and dropping them right before you walk through the door.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

"This self-regulating behavior helps keep fuel production more stable throughout the day and automates the system, while reducing dependence on batteries and costly external components," he added.

From Science Daily Jun. 11, 2026

Chief Executive Allan Thygesen said demand is growing for the company’s AI-native Intelligent Agreement Management platform, which automates the entire lifecycle of business agreements from initial drafting to post-signature data management.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

Like competitor Cadence Design Systems, Synopsys makes software that automates the very complex process of designing chips, and it also makes hardware that tests the designs before they get shipped to the manufacturer.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

You get on these by sending a message to a specific e- mail address, which is often that of a computer that automates the process.

From Big Dummy's Guide to the Internet by Electronic Frontier Foundation

Weaker areas are application and vertical software owing to worries about fallout from automated AI workflows.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Because the process is largely automated, fake tracks often remain online until a rights-owner spots them and alerts the platform.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The car I drove, the 420 Sport, uses a Mercedes-AMG-supplied 2.0-liter turbo-four and eight-speed dual-clutch automated transaxle, actuated with beautifully weighted shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Citing the reduced risk, Anthropic said its automated safety filters will intervene roughly 85 percent less often on Opus 5 than on Fable 5, the Mythos-class model it released last month.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

An automated announcement drifted up from the level below where the trains and buses arrived.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

Schulz highlighted automating payments as one of the most effective tools available to navigate credit worry-free.

From MarketWatch Jun. 17, 2026

This announcement comes as many e-commerce companies are shifting their business models to AI to reduce costs by automating many roles.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

The researchers now plan to expand the method by analyzing additional target structures and automating more of the process.

From Science Daily May 18, 2026

One key benefit of automating garment manufacturing, however, is that it could drastically reduce the environmental impact of this industry.

From BBC May 18, 2026

Instantly I begin counting a beat in my head, automating my actions.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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