machinize

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English

Etymology

From machine +‎ -ize.

Verb

machinize (third-person singular simple present machinizes, present participle machinizing, simple past and past participle machinized)

  1. To systematize; to create a well-defined process for.
    • 1920, Steam Shovel and Dredge - Volume 28, page 151:
      Consecrated effort to machinize humanity, to do its directing and thinking, is as old as time itself.
    • 1930, The Portland City Club Bulletin - Volumes 11-12:
      With the utmost respect for the findings of the committee, the Journal wonders if it is best to machinize all philanthropic impulse.
  2. To mechanize; to change so that (something) is done by machines.
    • 1992, Mokslas Ir Lietuva, page 102:
      Thus, some premises have been made to "machinize" the process of investigation, i.e., to computerize it, thus increasing the efficiency of investigation.
    • 1993, Pakistan. Planning Commission, Detailed Annual Plan:
      The Utility Stores Corporation with a provision of Rs 83.74 million plans to expand and machinize its net work of utility stores and warehouses through out the country.