# automated

/ˈɔtəˌmeɪtɪd/ (US) · /ˈɔːtəmˌeɪtɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/automated
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. done by machine

adjective · CEFR B2

done by a machine or computer instead of a person.

For teachers: describing a system or process that has been converted to operate via mechanical or electronic control rather than human labour.

- The factory uses an automated system to pack the boxes quickly.
- The company implemented an automated billing system to reduce administrative errors and streamline the monthly payment cycle.

## Examples

- The factory uses an automated system to pack the boxes.
- Many modern banks use automated phone systems to guide customers to the correct department without needing a human operator.
- While the transition to an automated assembly line significantly increased production speed, it also required the workforce to undergo extensive retraining to manage the new software interfaces.

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