machinize

English

Etymology

machine +‎ -ize

Verb

machinize (third-person singular simple present machinizes, present participle machinizing, simple past and past participle machinized)

1. To systematize; to create a well-defined process for.
   • 1920, Steam Shovel and Dredge - Volume 28, page 151:

     Consecrated effort to machinize humanity, to do its directing and thinking, is as old as time itself.

   • 1930, The Portland City Club Bulletin - Volumes 11-12:

     With the utmost respect for the findings of the committee, the Journal wonders if it is best to machinize all philanthropic impulse.

2. To mechanize; to change so that (something) is done by machines.
   • 1992, Mokslas Ir Lietuva, page 102:

     Thus, some premises have been made to "machinize" the process of investigation, i.e., to computerize it, thus increasing the efficiency of investigation.

   • 1993, Pakistan. Planning Commission, Detailed Annual Plan:

     The Utility Stores Corporation with a provision of Rs 83.74 million plans to expand and machinize its net work of utility stores and warehouses through out the country.