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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024mech•a•nize /ˈmɛkəˌnaɪz/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -nized, -niz•ing. - Mechanical Engineeringto make mechanical; to operate by machinery.
- Mechanical Engineeringto introduce machinery into, esp. in order to replace manual labor.
- Militaryto equip with tanks or other armored vehicles:a mechanized division.
mech•a•ni•za•tion /ˌmɛkənɪˈzeɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]Will mechanization result in a loss of jobs?See -mech-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024mech•a•nize (mek′ə nīz′),USA pronunciation v.t., -nized, -niz•ing. - Mechanical Engineeringto make mechanical.
- Mechanical Engineeringto operate or perform by or as if by machinery.
- Mechanical Engineeringto introduce machinery into (an industry, enterprise, etc.), esp. in order to replace manual labor.
- Militaryto equip with tanks and other armored vehicles.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] mech′a•nise′. - mechan(ic) + -ize 1695–1705
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