Mechanization Meaning
/ˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe use of machinery to replace human or animal labour, especially in agriculture and industry.
Sentence Examples
Mechanization has improved industrial efficiency.
The mechanization of agriculture began decades ago.
The mechanization of agriculture reduced the need for labor.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of farming greatly increased crop yields across the country.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The rapid ____ of agriculture in the early twentieth century led to a significant increase in food production.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English mechanize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English mechanization From mechanize + -ation.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of farming greatly increased crop yields across the country.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The rapid ____ of agriculture in the early twentieth century led to a significant increase in food production.