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au·to·mat·ic [aw-tuh-mat-ik] Show IPA
adjective
1.
having the capability of starting, operating, moving, etc., independently: an automatic sprinkler system; an automatic car wash.
2.
Physiology . occurring independently of volition, as certain muscular actions; involuntary.
3.
done unconsciously or from force of habit; mechanical: an automatic application of the brakes.
4.
occurring spontaneously: automatic enthusiasm.
5.
(of a firearm, pistol, etc.) utilizing the recoil or part of the force of the explosive to eject the spent cartridge shell, introduce a new cartridge, [REDACTED] the arm, and fire it repeatedly.
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au·to·mate [aw-tuh-meyt] Show IPA verb, -mat·ed, -mat·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to apply the principles of automation to (a mechanical process, industry, office, etc.).
2.
to operate or control by automation.3.
to displace or make obsolete by automation (often followed by out ): The unskilled jobs are going to be automated out.
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au·to·ma·tion [aw-tuh-mey-shuhn] Show IPA
noun
1.
the technique, method, or system of operating or controlling a process by highly automatic means, as by electronic devices, reducing human intervention to a minimum.
2.
a mechanical device, operated electronically, that functions automatically, without continuous input from an operator.
3.
act or process of automating.
4.
the state of being automated.
Man, I'm so sorry for my personality disorder, which can also, apparently, simply be called READING COMPREHENSION.
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