English / word
mechanization
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The process of introducing machines to do work that was formerly done by hand or with animals.
In context
01
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
02
The mechanization of agriculture increased productivity.
Synonyms
automation,industrialization,modernization
Antonyms
manual labor,handcrafting,traditional farming
Collocations
farm mechanization,agricultural mechanization,industrial mechanization