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mechanize

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mech·a·nize  (mk-nz)
tr.v. mech·a·nized, mech·a·niz·ing, mech·a·niz·es
1. To equip with machinery: mechanize a factory.
2. To equip (a military unit) with motor vehicles, such as tanks and trucks.
3. To make automatic or unspontaneous; render routine or monotonous.
4. To produce by or as if by machines.

mecha·ni·zation (-n-zshn) n.
mecha·nizer n.

mechanize or -nise
Verb
[-nizing, -nized] or -nising, -nised
1. to equip a factory or industry with machinery
2. to make mechanical or automatic
3. Mil to equip an army with armoured vehicles
mechanization
-nisation n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.mechanize - equip with armed and armored motor vehicles; "mechanize armies"
equip, fit out, outfit, fit - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
2.mechanize - make monotonous; make automatic or routine; "If your work becomes too mechanized, change jobs!"
alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
3.mechanize - make mechanical; "mechanize the procedure"
alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
dehumanise, dehumanize - make mechanical or routine
Translations
Spanish mechanize [ˈmɛkənaɪz] vtmecanizar [+ factory etc]; automatizar
German mechanize [ˈmɛkənaɪz] mechanization vt, vimechanisieren

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