mechanized

Definition

The process of equipping military units with tanks, armored vehicles, and other machinery that makes them faster and more lethal than foot soldiers. It transformed warfare from guys walking around to guys driving around with bigger guns. Also applies to making any process more automated and less dependent on human muscle power.

Example Usage

The mechanized infantry division could cover 200 miles in a day, a distance that would take traditional troops over a week on foot.

Source: Common military terminology

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