automatic transmission

noun

: a system in a vehicle that changes gears at different speeds without direct control by the driver
I can't drive her car because it has a manual transmission instead of an automatic transmission.

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Power runs through a 9-speed automatic transmission and variably goes to all four wheels. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025 Power is sent into a 9 speed automatic transmission, and then routed into a 4Matic all wheel drive (AWD) full time traction system for positive control and handling in all weather and road conditions. Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025 The 2018 model introduced a 360-degree camera system and became the first full-size luxury SUV with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025 Transmission: Pilot has a 10 speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for automatic transmission

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“Automatic transmission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/automatic%20transmission. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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