Definition of mechanize Mechanize

/mɛˈkʌnajˌz/ - [mekunayz] - mech•a•nize

We found 10 definitions of mechanize from 5 different sources.

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British English

mechanise - /mˈɛkɐnˌa‍ɪz/

American English

mechanize - /mɛˈkʌnajˌz/

What does mechanize mean?

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Verb

mechanizes, mechanizing, mechanized  

mechanize - make mechanical; "mechanize the procedure"
  mechanise
  modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
  dehumanise, dehumanize make mechanical or routine
mechanize - equip with armed and armored motor vehicles; "mechanize armies"
  mechanise, motorize, motorise
  outfit, equip, fit out, fit provide with abilities or understanding; "She was never equipped to be a dancer"
mechanize - make monotonous; make automatic or routine; "If your work becomes too mechanized, change jobs!"
  mechanise
  modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • mechanize (v. t.)
    To cause to be mechanical.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • mechanize
    To equip something with machinery.
  • mechanize
    To make something routine, automatic or monotonous.

Part of speech

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  • mechanize, verb, present, 1st person singular of mechanize (infinitive).
  • mechanize, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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