IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
automation
noun/ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃn/Band 7
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“automation” is a Band 7 noun that means the use of machines and technology to perform tasks without human control. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
The use of machines and technology to perform tasks without human control.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “Automation has transformed manufacturing.”
- “Many fear that automation will replace routine jobs.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
mechanisationcomputerisation
Antonyms
manual labour
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
industrial automationincreasing automationautomation of tasks
Common phrases
the rise of automation
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Frequently asked questions
What does “automation” mean?
The use of machines and technology to perform tasks without human control.
How do you use “automation” in a sentence?
For example: “Automation has transformed manufacturing.”
What are some synonyms for “automation”?
Synonyms include mechanisation, computerisation.
Is “automation” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 7 vocabulary, and collocations such as industrial automation, increasing automation, automation of tasks help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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