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- Dictionaryau·to·mat·ic/ˌôdəˈmadik/
adjective
- 1. (of a device or process) working by itself with little or no direct human control: "an automatic kettle that switches itself off when it boils" Similar Opposite
- 2. done or occurring spontaneously, without conscious thought or intention: "automatic physical functions such as breathing" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a gun that continues firing until the ammunition is exhausted or the pressure on the trigger is released: "the rapid fire of automatics"
- 2. a vehicle with automatic transmission: "a Mercedes 300SL five-speed automatic"
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The meaning of AUTOMATIC is largely or wholly involuntary; especially : reflex. How to use automatic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Automatic.
Automatic definition: having the capability of starting, operating, moving, etc., independently. See examples of AUTOMATIC used in a sentence.
An automatic machine or device is able to operate independently of human control: automatic doors. automatic focus on a camera. An automatic gun is able to keep loading (= adding bullets) and shooting continuously for as long as the trigger is pressed: The state banned the sale of automatic weapons. an automatic rifle.
The word automatic can be used to describe a machine that works on its own, performing its tasks with little or no human intervention, such as an automatic transmission on a car. Or, automatic can describe a person whose actions are like a machine's.
An automatic machine or device is one which has controls that enable it to perform a task without needing to be constantly operated by a person. Automatic methods and processes involve the use of such machines.
a. (of a device, mechanism, etc) able to activate, move, or regulate itself. b. (of an act or process) performed by such automatic equipment. 3. (Physiology) (of the action of a muscle, gland, etc) involuntary or reflex.
/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ (of a machine, device, etc.) having controls that work without needing a person to operate them. automatic doors. a fully automatic driverless train. automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.) an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) My camera has manual and automatic functions.
Automatic definition: having the capability of starting, operating, moving, etc., independently. See examples of AUTOMATIC used in a sentence.
Jun 2, 2024 · Capable of operating without external control or intervention . Synonym: self-operating. Antonyms: manual, non-automatic.
Automatic definition: Acting or operating in a manner essentially independent of external influence or control. Dictionary Thesaurus
