| 释义 |
au·to·ma·tion
\ˌȯd.əˈmāshən, ˌȯtə-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: automat- + -ion
1. : the technique of making an apparatus (as a calculating machine), a process (as of manufacturing), or a system (as of bookkeeping) operate automatically
2. : the state of being operated automatically
3. : automatically controlled operation of an apparatus, process, or system by mechanical or electronic devices that take the place of human organs of observation, effort, and decision |