adj Uncommon

computerized

Computerized (adj) means run by, converted to, or managed using computers, rather than done manually. Example: “The library switched to a computerized catalogue in the 1990s.”

adj

Run by, converted to, or managed using computers, rather than done manually.

"The library switched to a computerized catalogue in the 1990s."

"Modern factories rely on computerized systems to control production lines."

How to Use Computerized

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that has been set up to work through computers instead of by hand or on paper.

UK vs US

Both British and American English use this "-ized" spelling as the standard form (British English also allows "computerised").

Common pairings

computerized system computerized records go computerized

Word Forms

more computerized comparative, most computerized superlative

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Rhymes for computerized

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “computerized” mean?

The word “computerized” means run by, converted to, or managed using computers, rather than done manually. In plain terms, something that has been set up to work through computers instead of by hand or on paper.

How do you use “computerized” in a sentence?

Here is “computerized” used in a sentence: “The library switched to a computerized catalogue in the 1990s.”

What part of speech is “computerized”?

“Computerized” is an adjective.

Is “computerized” a common word?

“Computerized” is an uncommon word in modern English.