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automated

 

[ ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

systems

Operated by automation or self-regulation. Capable of operating with little or no human intervention.

Synonyms

automatic, self-regulating

Examples of usage

  • Many factories now use automated machines to increase efficiency.
  • Automated systems can perform tasks much faster than humans.
Context #2 | Verb

processes

To control or operate by automation. To make something operate automatically.

Synonyms

mechanize, robotize

Examples of usage

  • The company automated the production line to reduce human error.
  • They automated the data entry process to save time.

Translations

Translations of the word "automated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 automatizado

🇮🇳 स्वचालित

🇩🇪 automatisiert

🇮🇩 terautomasi

🇺🇦 автоматизований

🇵🇱 zautomatyzowany

🇯🇵 自動化された

🇫🇷 automatisé

🇪🇸 automatizado

🇹🇷 otomatikleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 자동화된

🇸🇦 آلي

🇨🇿 automatizovaný

🇸🇰 automatizovaný

🇨🇳 自动化的

🇸🇮 avtomatiziran

🇮🇸 sjálfvirkur

🇰🇿 автоматтандырылған

🇬🇪 ავტომატიზებული

🇦🇿 avtomatlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 automatizado

Etymology

The word 'automated' is derived from the word 'automate', which comes from the Greek word 'automatos', meaning 'acting of itself'. The concept of automation has been around for centuries, with the Industrial Revolution being a significant period for the development of automated systems. Today, automation plays a crucial role in various industries, improving efficiency and productivity.

See also: automation.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,494 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.