automated

adjective

au·​to·​mat·​ed ˈȯ-tə-ˌmā-təd How to pronounce automated (audio)
: operated automatically
an automated process
automated equipment/machinery
a fully/highly automated factory

Examples of automated in a Sentence

an automated facility in which you can get your car washed without having encountered a single human being
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For comparison, Otter’s free plan provides 300 automated transcription minutes per month with a maximum of 30 minutes per session and three audio or video uploads. PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025 In that era, there was automatic — not to be confused with automated — understanding of this. Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025 The seven-bedroom, nine-bath home features oak floors and automated window treatments. Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025 Based on my experience working with enterprises adopting AI, here are key considerations for successful implementation: • Start With Strong Foundations: Before adding services, ensure your infrastructure layer is robust and automated. Vinod Bijlani, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for automated

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of automate

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of automated was in 1952

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“Automated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/automated. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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