automation

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But realistically, the automation will be a long-time coming.

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  1. noun The automatic operation or control of equipment, a process, or a system.
  2. noun The techniques and equipment used to achieve automatic operation or control.
  3. noun The condition of being automatically controlled or operated.

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  • One of them is automation, which is good for the people who build his automated systems, and one is hiring younger records since they are healthier and move faster, justifying the increased rate of pay. —  The Common Room
  • Home automation, which is also called smart homes or domotics, is a field within building automation that specializes in the specific automation requirements of private homes and in the application of automation techniques for the comfort and security of its residents.
  • Semi-automation is an important part of our business and gives Greatbatch, the capacity it needs to provide our customers with flexible product solutions. —  SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page
  • But realistically, the automation will be a long-time coming. —  Technology Review RSS Feeds
  • All the benefits that we get out of virtualization today are just the beginning and kind of the springboard for what we are going to see in terms of automation, which is great. —  Software Sector and Stocks Analysis from Seeking Alpha
 

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