mechanize

mech·a·nize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mek-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈmɛk əˌnaɪz/
- /ˈmek.ə.naɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mek-uh-nahyz]
- /ˈmɛk əˌnaɪz/

Definitions of mechanize word

verb with object mechanize to make mechanical. 1
verb with object mechanize to operate or perform by or as if by machinery. 1
verb with object mechanize to introduce machinery into (an industry, enterprise, etc.), especially in order to replace manual labor. 1
verb with object mechanize Military. to equip with tanks and other armored vehicles. 1
noun mechanize Introduce machines or automatic devices into (a process, activity, or place). 1
transitive verb mechanize automate sth 1

See all 17 definitions of mechanize

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Origin of mechanize

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1695-1705; mechan(ic) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Mechanize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Mechanize

mechanize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for mechanize

verb mechanize

rig — Chiefly Nautical. to put in proper order for working or use. to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with the necessary shrouds, stays, etc. to fit (shrouds, stays, sails, etc.) to the mast, yard, or the like.
motorize — to furnish with a motor, as a vehicle.
industrialize — to introduce industry into (an area) on a large scale.
automate — To automate a factory, office, or industrial process means to put in machines which can do the work instead of people.
power — a heavy blow or a loud, explosive noise.

All 10 Synonyms of mechanize