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Cybernetic: meaning, definitions and examples

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cybernetic

 

[ saɪbɜːrˈnɛtɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

technology field

Cybernetic refers to the study and application of systems that can control themselves through feedback loops. It encompasses the interaction between humans and machines, particularly in how information is processed and utilized. The field combines concepts from engineering, computer science, biology, and psychology to understand how systems can adapt and evolve. Cybernetic systems are crucial in robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation, focusing on the idea that machines can learn and improve their functions over time.

Synonyms

adaptive, automated, self-regulating

Examples of usage

  • The cybernetic model helps in understanding autonomous vehicle navigation.
  • She is researching cybernetic systems in human-computer interaction.
  • Cybernetic principles are applied in modern AI development.

Translations

Translations of the word "cybernetic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cibernético

🇮🇳 साइबरनेटिक

🇩🇪 kybernetisch

🇮🇩 sibernetik

🇺🇦 кібернетичний

🇵🇱 cybernetyczny

🇯🇵 サイバネティック

🇫🇷 cybernétique

🇪🇸 cibernético

🇹🇷 sibernetik

🇰🇷 사이버네틱

🇸🇦 سيبرنتيكي

🇨🇿 kybernetický

🇸🇰 kybernetický

🇨🇳 控制论的

🇸🇮 kibernetski

🇮🇸 sjálfvirkni

🇰🇿 кибернетикалық

🇬🇪 კიბერნეტიული

🇦🇿 kibernetik

🇲🇽 cibernético

Etymology

The term 'cybernetic' originates from the Greek word 'kybernētēs', which means 'steersman' or 'governor'. It was first popularized in the mid-20th century by Norbert Wiener, who is considered the father of cybernetics. He used the term in his influential book 'Cybernetics: Or Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine' published in 1948. Wiener’s work explored the similarities between biological processes and mechanical systems, emphasizing feedback and control mechanisms. Over time, the field expanded to include insights from various disciplines, becoming a foundational concept in areas such as artificial intelligence and systems theory. Today, cybernetics plays a vital role in examining how complex systems can effectively communicate and adapt to new information.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,575, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.