1. the process of introducing machines or automatic equipment to replace human labor
2. the state of being equipped with or operated by machines

Examples

• The mechanization of farming increased crop yields dramatically.
• Factory mechanization reduced the need for skilled craftsmen.
• The company invested heavily in the mechanization of its production line.
• Mechanization transformed the textile industry in the 19th century.
• The mechanization of agriculture freed workers to move to cities.
• Complete mechanization of the assembly process took three years.
• The mechanization of mining operations improved worker safety.