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/ˈmɛkənaɪz/ · me·chan·ize
verb
  1. To equip something with machinery. The factory mechanized its assembly line, replacing hand tools with robotic arms.
  2. To equip a military unit with tanks and other armed vehicles. During the Cold War, the army mechanized its infantry divisions to increase mobility.
  3. To make something routine, automatic, or monotonous. The new software mechanized the reporting process, turning a once creative task into a repetitive click.
Did you know? The term gained prominence in the 1840s during the Industrial Revolution, when factories began replacing skilled artisans with steam‑driven machines.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026