Word Study
mechanize
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb mechanize has 3 senses
- mechanize(v = verb.change) mechanise, motorise, motorize - equip with armed and armored motor vehicles; "mechanize armies" is one way to equip, fit, fit out, outfit
- mechanize(v = verb.change) mechanise - make monotonous; make automatic or routine; "If your work becomes too mechanized, change jobs!" is one way to alter, change, modify
- mechanize(v = verb.change) mechanise - make mechanical; "mechanize the procedure" is one way to alter, change, modify
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Derived forms noun mechanization2, noun mechanization1
Sample sentences:
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CIDE DICTIONARY
mechanize, v. t. [Cf. F. méchaniser.].
- To cause to be mechanical. Shelley. [1913 Webster]
- To introduce machinery into (a process) in order to reduce human effort or improve uniformity or quality of the result; [PJC]
- To equip (an armed force) with tanks or other vehicles. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
mechanize, v.tr. (also -ise)
1 give a mechanical character to.
2 introduce machines in.
3 Mil. equip with tanks, armoured cars, etc. (orig. as a substitute for horse-drawn vehicles and cavalry).
1 give a mechanical character to.
2 introduce machines in.
3 Mil. equip with tanks, armoured cars, etc. (orig. as a substitute for horse-drawn vehicles and cavalry).
Derivative
mechanization n. mechanizer n.
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