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mechanizationUse of machineS, entirely or in part, to replace human or animal work. Contrary to automationwhich may not depend on the whole of a human operator, mechanization requires human participation to provide information or instructions. Mechanization began with machines with human operation to replace the manual work of craftsmen; Today, computers are frequently used to control mechanized processes.
This article was recently revised and updated by Robert Curley.