computerize - Master This Word
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computerize Word Meanings
- to make something controlled by a computer
- to convert processes to use computers
- to automate tasks using technology
computerize Example Sentences
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computerize Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/kəmˈpjuːtəraɪz/
US
/kəmˈpjuːtərˌaɪz/
computerize Word Etymology
com- = together + puter = one who computes. Origin: Latin → Old French → English. Imagine a group of people sharing a computer, working together to solve problems.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Computerize means to make something controlled by a computer, to convert processes to use computers, or to automate tasks using technology. In everyday English, you might hear about computerizing records, inventories, or scheduling, turning manual steps into software driven workflows. The word often implies a shift from human-only or paper-based systems to digital ones, with benefits like speed, accuracy, and traceability, though it can require data entry, system design, and change management. When teaching learners, note that computerize is transitive: you computerize something, or you computerize a process. Spelling variations exist (computerise in British English), but the core idea remains the same: introduce computing to handle operations.
Usage Reminders
- - It is a transitive verb: you computerize a process.
- - It often means turning manual steps into computer-based workflows.
- - British English may use computerise; American English uses computerize.
- - Do not equate it with digitize or automate.
- - Common collocations: computerize a system, computerize records, computerize workflows.
Common Misconceptions
- Computerize means just digitizing documents without changing how work is done.
- If something is digital, it is automatically computerized.
- Computerize and automate are the same thing.
- A fully computerizing project eliminates all human tasks.
- Only IT staff can computerize a process.
Thinking Differences
English speakers often frame computerize as a concrete action that brings a manual process into a software-driven workflow. Learners should watch for confusion with digitize (simply convert to digital format) and automate (trigger full automatic operation), and remember computerize implies system implementation and often change management.
Learning Tips
- Practice both active and passive forms: computerize a process vs the process is computerized.
- Learn common collocations: computerize a system, computerize records, computerize workflows.
- Differentiate computerize from digitize and automate in context.
- Remember British English uses computerise; American uses computerize.
- Look for verbs that take direct objects you can modify (a system, an inventory, a workflow).
- Review changes in meaning when moving from manual to software-driven tasks.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'computerize'?
A.To convert something to a computerized format
B.To delete files from a computer
C.To manually sort papers
D.To listen to music on a computer
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'computerize' correctly?
A.You need to computerize your breakfast every day.
B.We will computerize the old records into a digital format.
C.The artist decided to computerize his paintings.
D.They computerize the building with new bricks.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'computerize'?
A.Install
B.Clean
C.Automate
D.Manage
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'computerize'?
A.Incorporate
B.Disorganize
C.Decompile
D.Store
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where something is made digital?
A.He decided to scan the paper documents into the system.
B.Her favorite recipe is from a physical cookbook.
C.They prefer communicating through letters instead of emails.
D.The office workers still use typewriters for reports.
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