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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Compliance Isn’t Automatic, Human Oversight Is Essential Regulatory complexity in banking spanning KYC, AML and consumer disclosures demands more than automated checklists.
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Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has filed a lawsuit suit against the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) and its CEO Stephen Edwards, claiming the parties sought to implement semi-automated cranes at the port without consulting the union first.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Smart switches, automated zones, and apps can ensure that homeowners can schedule lights to dim or turn off, rather than relying on memory.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Artificial intelligence systems and automated screening programs are prominent across various services in the United States, and they’re trained on data from an imperfect society.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
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Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has filed a lawsuit suit against the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) and its CEO Stephen Edwards, claiming the parties sought to implement semi-automated cranes at the port without consulting the union first.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Smart switches, automated zones, and apps can ensure that homeowners can schedule lights to dim or turn off, rather than relying on memory.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Artificial intelligence systems and automated screening programs are prominent across various services in the United States, and they’re trained on data from an imperfect society.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 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 Sep. 2025.
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