Computerized
/kəmˈpjuːtəraɪzd/
Definitions
Controlled or operated by a computer or using computer technology.
/kəmˈpjuːtəraɪzd/
Controlled or performed by a computer.
The factory's production line is fully computerized.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a toy robot that helps you clean your room. Computerized means something is run by a computer, like the robot. It helps make things easier and faster.
👶 For kids: When a computer helps something work.
More Examples
We switched to a computerized billing system to improve efficiency.
A computerized database helps doctors keep track of patients' medical records.
How It's Used
"Computerized systems are increasingly used in modern healthcare."
"The company implemented a computerized inventory system."
From 'computer' + '-ized'. The term gained prominence with the advent of digital computers in the mid-20th century, indicating the application of computers to perform tasks previously done manually or with less sophisticated technology.
The term 'computerized' began to gain prominence in the mid-20th century with the rise of digital computers. Early uses often referred to data processing or automation.
Memory tip
Think of a task, like a robot, that can now be done using a computer to help