Word
motorized
Phoneticsmo·tor·ized, stress on the first syllable
/ˈmoʊtɝˌaɪzd/
UK spelling · motorised
Definition
adj. equipped with a motor or engine to make it move. You use this to describe things like bikes or tools that no longer need human power to work.
adj. equipped with an internal combustion engine or electric motor for propulsion or operation. Typically used attributively before a noun.
Examples
“The city recently added motorized scooters to the downtown area.”
“The park rangers use motorized vehicles to reach the remote areas of the forest more quickly than they could on foot.”
“While traditional sailing relies entirely on wind patterns, motorized vessels provide a level of reliability and schedule adherence that revolutionized global maritime trade during the nineteenth century.”
Examples
simple
“The city recently added motorized scooters to the downtown area.”
contextual
“The park rangers use motorized vehicles to reach the remote areas of the forest more quickly than they could on foot.”
complex
“While traditional sailing relies entirely on wind patterns, motorized vessels provide a level of reliability and schedule adherence that revolutionized global maritime trade during the nineteenth century.”
Usage
Often used to distinguish a powered version of a tool or vehicle from its manual counterpart.
Real-World Examples
“The pulleys allowed for a load to be lifted with less force, and the pace of ascent was controlled by a capstan, a motorized drum that pulled in rope from the road.” “But there's also the fact that riders are unprotected in the case of falling off or being hit by motorised vehicles.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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