Pronunciation: [mˈɛkɐnˌa͡ɪzɪz] (IPA) 
The word "mechanizes" is spelled with a hard "k" sound, despite the fact that it is often pronounced with a "z" sound. This is due to the spelling convention that when a "z" sound is followed by a vowel sound, it is spelled with an "s". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /məˈkænɪzaɪz/, with the "k" sound represented by the symbol /k/ and the "z" sound represented by the symbol /z/.
The term "mechanizes" refers to the act of equipping or operating a system, process, or task with machinery, automation, or mechanical devices in order to replace or assist human labor. It involves the incorporation of advanced technology and mechanical components into various activities to enhance efficiency, productivity, and accuracy.
When a process or task is mechanized, it means that human intervention and manual labor are minimized or eliminated to a large extent. Mechanization often involves the development and implementation of specialized machinery, equipment, tools, or systems that can perform tasks that were previously done manually. This can include tasks such as manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, or any other field where automation can increase productivity.
The purpose of mechanization is to achieve several objectives. It aims to reduce human effort, increase output capacity, improve precision, reduce production costs, enhance safety levels, and expedite processes. By mechanizing a task, businesses and industries can streamline operations, optimize resource utilization, and achieve greater economies of scale.
Some common examples of mechanization include the use of assembly lines in manufacturing, robotic automation in factories, automated teller machines (ATMs) in banking, automatic irrigation systems in agriculture, and self-checkout machines in retail stores.
Overall, mechanization revolutionizes the way processes and tasks are performed by integrating machines and technology, leading to significant advancements in various industries, increasing efficiency, and ultimately improving the quality of products and services.
The word "mechanizes" is derived from the noun "machine", which originated from the Latin word "machina". This Latin term was borrowed from the Greek word "makhana", meaning "contrivance" or "engine". The suffix "-ize" was added to the noun "machine" to form the verb "mechanize", which means to equip or operate with machinery.
