computerise

Thân thiện

The factory manager decided to computerise the inventory system.

Definition

1. Verb (transitive):
   • To convert a process, system, or activity to be operated or controlled by computers: This involves replacing manual or mechanical operations with computer-based automation.
   • To store information in a computer system: This means to convert data or records into a digital format for electronic storage and retrieval.
   • To equip an organization or facility with computers: This refers to providing the necessary computer hardware and systems to enable digital operations.

Usage Examples

• Verb (transitive):
  • The library decided to computerise its catalog so patrons could search for books online. (To store information in a computer system)
  • The factory was computerised to increase precision and efficiency in manufacturing. (To convert a process to be controlled by computers)
  • The small business was computerised last year, and all accounting is now done digitally. (To equip with computers)

Advanced Usage

• "To computerise a record-keeping system": This implies digitizing paper files or manual logs so they are managed by a database.

  • The hospital's priority is to computerise its patient record-keeping system for better data security.

• "A fully computerised operation": Describes an enterprise or process where all core functions are managed by computers.

  • The trading floor is a fully computerised operation, with algorithms executing most transactions.

Variants and Related Words

• Computerisation (noun): The process or result of making something computerised.

  • The computerisation of the archives took over two years to complete.

• Computerised (adjective): Describing something that has been converted to or is operated by computers.

  • We received a computerised invoice via email.

Synonyms

• Automate: To make a process operate automatically using technology.
• Digitise: To convert information into a digital format. (Note: 'Digitise' often focuses on the data conversion aspect, while 'computerise' can include broader system control.)
• Cybernate: A less common synonym meaning to control or automate with computers.

Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions

(Note: 'Computerise' is not typically used in phrasal verb constructions. The action is generally expressed directly.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms specifically using the word 'computerise'.)

Học thuật

Verb

1. control a function, process, or creation by a computer
   • They computerized the car industry
   • we live in a cybernated age
   • cybernate a factory
2. store in a computer
   • computerized dictionary
3. provide with computers
   • Our office is fully computerized now

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cybernate
• computerize