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automation has 2 distinct synonyms spread across 1 of its 3 senses. Each sense below keeps its own list, because a synonym belongs to a meaning and not to a word: swapping one sense's substitute into another sense's sentence is how a thesaurus makes writing worse. WordNet records no antonym for it — antonymy is a relation between word forms rather than concepts, so it is deliberately sparse.
Counts are distinct word forms across every sense. A synonym that appears under three senses is counted once here and shown three times below, under each sense it belongs to.
the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware
“automation replaces human workers by machines”
the condition of being automatically operated or controlled
“automation increases productivity”
Synonyms, antonyms and the broader and narrower relations for automation come from Princeton University’s WordNet. Full sources and licences.
equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation
“this factory floor is a showcase for automation and robotic equipment”