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/ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · me·chan·i·za·tion
noun
  1. The use of machinery to replace human or animal labour, especially in agriculture and industry. The mechanization of wheat farming in the 20th century dramatically increased crop yields.

Synonyms

automationmechanisationindustrializationrobotizationmechanical substitutionmachine adoption

Antonyms

manual laborhandcrafthand laborcraftsmanshiphuman worknon‑automation
Did you know? The word entered English dictionaries in the 1840s, coinciding with the first wave of steam‑powered farm equipment that transformed rural economies.

Related terms

machinerymechanizemechanisticmechanistindustrializationautomation
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026