adj
automated
AW-tuh-may-tihd
adj
1
Operated by machines or computer systems rather than by people.
"The factory uses automated machinery to assemble the cars."
"She set up an automated email reply for while she's on holiday."
How to Use Automated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone automatically by a machine or system, without a person having to operate it directly.
Common pairings
automated system
automated process
fully automated
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The factory uses _____ machinery to assemble the cars.