self-operating

adjective

ˌself-ˈä-pə-ˌrā-tiŋ How to pronounce self-operating (audio)
Definition of self-operatingnext
as in automated
designed to replace or decrease human labor and especially physical labor vehicular access to the building complex is controlled by a self-operating gate opener

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Recent Examples of self-operating These institutions are not self-operating. — Ken Silverstein, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026 Rick explains that for self-operating providers, understanding that number is critical, yet nearly impossible without technical infrastructure and industry expertise. — Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025 In March 2024, Cognition Labs’ Devin, the self-operating software engineer, grabbed headlines as a proof-of-concept for what agentic AI could be. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 Food and Nutrition Services runs a self-operating budget within the school district and does not receive money from the district’s general fund. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025 Autonomous Material Transport Progress in autonomous material transport has refined manufacturing processes, as drones and self-operating vehicles now efficiently move goods. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Walk into the Anna Hiss Gymnasium at the University of Texas, and an autonomous, or self-operating, robot might just pass by you. — Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-operating
  1. automated
  2. automatic
  3. robotic
Adjective
  • Founded in 2016 and led by Chief Executive Officer Cao Xudong, a former researcher at Microsoft Research Asia, the company develops autonomous driving software such as emergency assistance, combined driver assistance and highly automated driving.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • Six months of use by the author suggests that companies should benefit when users adapt their work styles and the organization defines clear objectives, uses robust context management, and builds automated pipelines.
    — Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of automated
Adjective
  • Bluetooth speakers, automatic curtains, and an in-room iPad for the very good Four Seasons app (also available on your phone) would make great enhancements.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • The Gamblers advanced after one of their riders appeared to touch the bull with his free hand — an automatic disqualification under PBR rules — but no foul was called.
    — Latif Love July 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of automatic
Adjective
  • Instead of relying solely on manual walk-around inspections, crews can assign inspection missions to the robotic platforms.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • That said, the benchmark here is Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci, the robotic system that has defined the category for two decades and sits in thousands of operating rooms.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of robotic

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“Self-operating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-operating. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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