# computerized

/kəmˈpjutɝˌaɪzd/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/computerized
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

describing something that is controlled or done by a computer instead of a person or a manual machine.

For teachers: controlled, operated, or processed by a computer system. Often describes the transition from manual to digital systems.

## Examples

- The library now uses a computerized system to track books.
- The factory replaced its old manual assembly line with a fully computerized production process to increase efficiency.
- Modern aviation relies heavily on computerized flight controls that can make thousands of tiny adjustments per second to maintain stability in turbulent conditions.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun. While derived from a verb, it is most frequently encountered as a participial adjective describing systems or equipment.

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