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MECHANISE

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 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Make mechanical

Example:

mechanize the procedure

Synonyms:

mechanise; mechanize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "mechanise" is one way to...):

alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "mechanise"):

dehumanise; dehumanize (make mechanical or routine)

Sentence frames:

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Something ----s something

Derivation:

mechanisation (the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware)

mechanisation (the condition of having a highly technical implementation)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Make monotonous; make automatic or routine

Example:

If your work becomes too mechanized, change jobs!

Synonyms:

mechanise; mechanize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "mechanise" is one way to...):

alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

Sense 3

Meaning:

Equip with armed and armored motor vehicles

Example:

mechanize armies

Synonyms:

mechanise; mechanize; motorise; motorize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "mechanise" is one way to...):

equip; fit; fit out; outfit (provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

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