mechanization

Meaning

The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.

The use of machines in agriculture or industry to increase production efficiency.

Example Sentences

Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.

The mechanization of agriculture increased productivity.

Synonyms

industrialization, engineering, modernization, automation

Entry 1

industrialization, engineering, modernization

Entry 2

automation, industrialization, modernization

Antonyms

handcrafting, manual work, primitive methods, manual labor, traditional methods, handcraft

Entry 1

handcrafting, manual work, primitive methods

Entry 2

manual labor, traditional methods, handcraft