as in automated
designed to replace or decrease human labor and especially physical labor
a self-regulating thermostat runs the home's heating and cooling system
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Adjective
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According to a Delta spokesperson, tools and systems used for check-in kiosks are running slower than normal, forcing agents to check travelers in and board flights manually—a process that is significantly slower than automated procedures.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026 -
The automated targeting suite helps shorten the time between detection and engagement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The app lets drivers locate nearby stations and supports automatic plug-and-charge activation.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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The winner of the New Zealand Open receives automatic entry to The Open Championship but as Hillier already has qualified that prize passes to Herbert who will now play at Royal Birkdale from July 16.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Self-regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-regulating. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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