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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Today the precision of offside decisions can be augmented with the use of technologies such as video assistant referee (VAR) with semi-automated offside technology (SAOT), which help reduce controversial calls.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026 -
By supporting predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, computer vision and automated reporting, AI can help improve response times, oversight and compliance accuracy.—
MediaWave,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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When the program switched from optional to automatic enrollment, participation rose from 40% to 100%.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Released in 2024, the titanium timepiece is equipped with a levitating flying tourbillon that allows the wearer to alternate between automatic and manual modes.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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“Self-regulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-regulating. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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