Word adjective
automated
adj.
US /ˈɔtəˌmeɪtɪd/ UK /ˈɔːtəmˌeɪtɪd/ au·to·mat·ed
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
done by a machine or computer instead of a person.
describing a system or process that has been converted to operate via mechanical or electronic control rather than human labour.
Simple“The factory uses an automated system to pack the boxes quickly.”
In context“The company implemented an automated billing system to reduce administrative errors and streamline the monthly payment cycle.”
SynonymsAntonymsmanualhand operated
Real-world usage
“It has become a robotics industry leader, selling a wide range of devices from sensors and automated arms to four-legged and human-like machines.”
“Automated software often reported trees as being much taller than they really were, especially when they stood beside cliffs or sharp changes in elevation.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated