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automated
AW-tuh-may-tihd
Automated (adj) means Operated by machines or computer systems rather than by people. Example: “The car park has an automated barrier that lifts when you scan your ticket.”
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Operated by machines or computer systems rather than by people.
"The car park has an automated barrier that lifts when you scan your ticket."
"The factory uses automated machinery to assemble the cars."
"She set up an automated email reply for while she's on holiday."
How to use automated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone automatically by a machine or system, without a person having to operate it directly.
Common pairings
automated system
automated process
fully automated
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What does “automated” mean?
The word “automated” means operated by machines or computer systems rather than by people. In plain terms, done automatically by a machine or system, without a person having to operate it directly.
How do you pronounce “automated”?
“Automated” is pronounced AW-tuh-may-tihd (/ˈɔ.təmeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “automated” in a sentence?
Here is “automated” used in a sentence: “The factory uses automated machinery to assemble the cars.”
What part of speech is “automated”?
“Automated” is an adjective.
Is “automated” a common word?
“Automated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between automated and automatic?
"Automatic" usually describes something that works by itself or happens as a reflex. "Automated" describes a task or process deliberately set up to run by machines or computers instead of people.
What is the difference between automated and manual?
Automated means operated by machines or software, while manual means done by hand or by a person. A manual process relies on human effort; an automated one does not.
What is the difference between automated and autonomous?
Automated systems follow fixed, pre-set instructions. Autonomous systems go further, making their own decisions and adapting without direct human input.
What things are commonly described as "automated"?
Common collocations include "automated system," "automated process," "automated response," and "automated factory." Each involves work carried out by machines or software rather than people.
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