Definition of automatic
1a : largely or wholly involuntary; especially : reflex 5 automatic blinking of the eyelidsb : acting or done spontaneously or unconsciously the automatic applause of the audiencec : done or produced as if by machine : mechanical the answers were automatic
2 : having a self-acting or self-regulating mechanism an automatic transmission
3 of a firearm : firing repeatedly until the trigger is released
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Examples of automatic in a Sentence
Without thinking, he gave an automatic reply.
She always has an automatic smile for everyone.
Recent Examples of automatic from the Web
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Pitching and kicking mechanics are developed through repetition, and all of those mind-numbing reps make the skills automatic.
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Replay officials confirmed the call on the field, and Price exited the dugout for an animated discussion with Culbreth, normally an automatic ejection.
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Mattingly called Slaughter for interference, which resulted in an automatic out at first, and sent Smith, who looked to be the tying run, back to third base.
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Crouser had a mark of 74 feet, 3 3/4 inches (22.65 meters) to hold off Kovacs, who already had an automatic bye into worlds as the defending world champion.
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Valpo won a share of the regular-season title in Horizon League men's basketball before NKU won the conference tournament and automatic NCAA Tournament berth.
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Architects rely on tools like elevators, lifts, and automatic doors.
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Two armed Taliban on either side of the road opened fire on the car with automatic weapons, according to Zaman Mamozai, the Parwan Province police chief.
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The Abarth model has a 160-horsepower 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo four-cylinder engine with either a standard manual transmission or a heavy-duty six-speed automatic.
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Origin and Etymology of automatic
Greek automatos self-acting, from aut- + -matos (akin to Latin ment-, mens mind) — more at mind
Synonym Discussion of automatic
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Definition of automatic
1 : a machine or apparatus that operates automatically; especially : an automatic firearm
2a : an automatic transmission a car with a three-speed automaticb : an automobile with an automatic transmission Is your car an automatic or a manual?
3 American football : audible
Examples of automatic in a Sentence
Will your next car be a manual or an automatic?
Recent Examples of automatic from the Web
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A semi-automatic rifle can be considered an assault-style weapon -- a broad term used often to describe semi-automatics and automatic weapons used by both police and military officers.
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A semi-automatic rifle can be considered an assault-style weapon — a broad term used often to describe semi-automatics and automatic weapons used by both police and military officers.
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The rest are outfitted with 8-speed automatics that can be had in a sport version that adds steering wheel paddle shifters.
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Origin and Etymology of automatic
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AUTOMATIC Defined for English Language Learners
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of a machine or device : having controls that allow something to work or happen without being directly controlled by a person
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of a gun : shooting many bullets very quickly when the trigger is pulled
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: happening or done without deliberate thought or effort
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Definition of automatic for English Language Learners
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: a gun that shoots many bullets very quickly : an automatic weapon
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: a vehicle that changes gears by itself at different speeds : a car with automatic transmission
AUTOMATIC Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of automatic for Students
1 : involuntary automatic blinking of eyelids
2 : being a machine or device that allows something to work without being directly controlled by a person an automatic washer
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\-ti-kə-lē\ adverbLaw Dictionary
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Legal Definition of automatic
: happening or existing through the operation of a preexisting arrangement that is triggered by some event; specifically : happening or existing through the operation of law automatic reversal an automatic appeal
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