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self-regulating

adjective

ˌself-ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tiŋ How to pronounce self-regulating (audio)
Definition of self-regulatingnext
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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  1. automated
  2. automatic
Adjective
  • Smart greetings and adaptive call routing make every caller feel important, and automated call summaries and action items make follow-ups a breeze.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Collection can be local, but automated sorting, preprocessing and chemical recycling facilities may require material from several countries to operate at an efficient scale.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of automated
Adjective
  • What’s more, Hall has received a significant salary increase, one which better reflects his status as an automatic starter.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • An automatic tensioner also removes the need to adjust it before each outing.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of automatic
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“Self-regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-regulating. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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