Home The Glossary What is automation? What is automation? Copy link & share Copied Automation is the application of technology to perform a process or procedure with minimal human assistance. The word was inspired by an earlier word, automatic, meaning a process working by itself, without conscious thought or attention. Related terms Product development Intellectual property (IP) Contract manufacturing Minimum viable launch product (MVLP) Big data analytics Artificial intelligence (AI) Browse A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z