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Automation

nounid 4749·updated May 18, 2026
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The system functions with no/little human operator involvement; however, the system performance is limited to the specific actions it has been designed to do. Typically these are well-defined tasks that have predetermined responses (i.e., simple rule-based responses).

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Capability72%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

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mechanisationmechanization
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Automations
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Framework definitions

Technology Investment Strategy 2015-20181 senseview framework →
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The system functions with no/little human operator involvement; however, the system performance is limited to the specific actions it has been designed to do. Typically these are well-defined tasks that have predetermined responses (i.e., simple rule-based responses).
IEEE Guide for Terms and Concepts in Intelligent Process Automation1 senseview framework →
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Independent machine-managed choreography of the operation of one or more digital systems.
Systems and software engineering —Vocabulary1 senseview framework →
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conversion of processes or equipment to automatic operation, or the results of the conversion
Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
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the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology
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equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation
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the condition of being automatically operated or controlled

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