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Automatic definition: having the capability of starting, operating, moving, etc., independently. See examples of AUTOMATIC used in a sentence.
The meaning of AUTOMATIC is largely or wholly involuntary; especially : reflex. How to use automatic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Automatic.
Synonyms for AUTOMATIC: mechanical, robotic, reflex, spontaneous, mechanic, instinctive, simple, sudden; Antonyms of AUTOMATIC: voluntary, conscious, deliberate, intentional, intended, prepared, volitional, wilful.
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.
Acting or operating in a manner essentially independent of external influence or control: an automatic light switch; a budget deficit that triggered automatic spending cuts. b. Self-regulating: an automatic washing machine.
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.
Automatic definition: Acting or operating in a manner essentially independent of external influence or control.
automatic. adjective. /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)
AUTOMATIC meaning: 1 : having controls that allow something to work or happen without being directly controlled by a person; 2 : shooting many bullets very quickly when the trigger is pulled
1. : the technique of making an apparatus, a process, or a system operate automatically. 2. : the state of being operated automatically. 3. : automatically controlled operation of an apparatus, process, or system by mechanical or electronic devices that take the place of human labor.
