Question
How does the dictionary definition of automation relate to software GUI automation?
Answer
The most common definition (and first-listed) of the word automation on Dictionary.com's website is "the technique, method, or system of operating or controlling a process by highly automatic means, as by electronic devices, reducing human intervention to a minimum." Attended and unattended robotic process automation solutions can greatly enhance productivity and reduce the likelihood of errors. To learn more about RPA see this posting that defines it or this posting that gives insight into when it should be used.