# mechanization

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #58,838

## Definitions
1. The use of machinery to replace human or animal labour, especially in agriculture and industry.

## Etymology
From mechanize + -ation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/mechanization