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Definition/Meaning

(verb)

To convert a process or system into an automatic or machine-based operation.

e.g. The company plans to mechanize its manufacturing process to increase efficiency.

(verb)

to equip a military organization with modern vehicles, especially those that are armed/armored and motorized, and modern weapons;

e.g. The army began to mechanize its operations and increase its firepower.

(verb)

to make something automatic and machine-like (mechanical) so that it appears to be independent of the emotions or the mind;

e.g. It would be pointless to mechanize your acts of charity and try to make them easier.

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Similar Words

Arm

Embattle

Equip

Militarize

Mobilize

Reequip

Weapon

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Opposite Words

Demilitarize

Demobilize

Denuclearize

Disarm

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