automated
adjective
au·to·mat·ed
ˈȯ-tə-ˌmā-təd 
: 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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State law now largely allows automated speed cameras around parks and schools but not on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
With users’ permission, the system pulls from past emails to see how a user writes and suggests automated responses that reflect that person’s tone and style.
—Tripp Mickle, New York Times, 20 May 2025
According to a recall report shared by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall is for cars equipped with the 5th generation of Waymo's automated driving systems (ADS) running software versions released before November 7, 2024.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
Ensure your customer service is available where the customer wants it, engage with them promptly and empower your customer service operation with the knowledge and capability (human and automated) to provide smooth, stress-free customer service solutions.
—Michael Podolsky, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
With users’ permission, the system pulls from past emails to see how a user writes and suggests automated responses that reflect that person’s tone and style.
—Tripp Mickle, New York Times, 20 May 2025
According to a recall report shared by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall is for cars equipped with the 5th generation of Waymo's automated driving systems (ADS) running software versions released before November 7, 2024.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
Ensure your customer service is available where the customer wants it, engage with them promptly and empower your customer service operation with the knowledge and capability (human and automated) to provide smooth, stress-free customer service solutions.
—Michael Podolsky, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for automated
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“Automated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/automated. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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