different between automation vs automotive

English

Etymology

automatic +? -ion or automaton +? -ion; coined by a Ford Executive Vice President, Delmar S. Harder, in the 1940s.

Noun

automation (countable and uncountable, plural automations)

1. The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.
   • 2012 October 23, David Leonhardt, "[1]," New York Times (retrieved 24 October 2012):

     The presidential campaign has been more focused on Bain Capital and an “apology tour” than on the challenges created by globalization and automation.

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References

• automation at OneLook Dictionary Search
• Douglas Harper (2001–2021) , “automation”, in Online Etymology Dictionary

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /o.t?.ma.sj??/, /?.t?.ma.sj??/

Noun

automation f (plural automations)

1. automation

Synonyms

• automatisation

Swedish

Noun

automation c

1. automation

Declension

Synonyms

• automatisering
• robotisering

English

Etymology

auto- +? motive

Adjective

automotive (not comparable)

1. Having the ability to move by itself; self-propelled or self-propelling.
2. Of, or relating to motor vehicles.

Translations

Noun

automotive (plural automotives)

1. A shop or company that sells motor vehicle parts

See also

• automobile
• locomotive

Italian

Etymology

Borrowed from English automotive.

Adjective

automotive (invariable)

1. automotive (pertaining to motor vehicles)