Automation is the use of machines, software, or systems to do tasks with little or no human help. It often speeds up work and reduces the need for manual labor.
From “automatic,” based on Greek “automatos,” meaning “self-moving,” plus the noun ending “-ion.” The word grew in the 20th century with factories, robots, and computer control.
Automation is really about teaching machines to handle routines, freeing humans for more complex choices—or leaving them out entirely. The word hides a quiet shift of power from people to processes.
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