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mechanize
verb mech·a·nize \ˈme-kə-ˌnīz\
: to change (a process or an activity) so that it is done with machines instead of by people or animals
mech·a·nizedmech·a·niz·ing
Full Definition of MECHANIZE
transitive verb
1
: to make mechanical; especially : to make automatic or routine
2
a : to equip with machinery especially to replace human or animal labor b : to equip with armed and armored motor vehicles c : to provide with mechanical power
3
: to produce by or as if by machine
— mech·a·niz·able \-ˌnī-zə-bəl\ adjective
— mech·a·ni·za·tion \ˌme-kə-nə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
— mech·a·niz·er \ˈme-kə-ˌnī-zər\ noun
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First Known Use of MECHANIZE
1678
MECHANIZE Defined for Kids
mechanize
verb mech·a·nize \ˈme-kə-ˌnīz\
mech·a·nizedmech·a·niz·ing
Definition of MECHANIZE for Kids
1
: to cause to be done by machines rather than humans or animals <The invention helped mechanize farming.>
2
: to equip with machinery <a mechanized army>
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