automated

• Qui fonctionne ou s'exécute de manière autonome grâce à des machines, des ordinateurs ou des systèmes de contrôle, sans intervention humaine directe.

Functioning or carried out on its own by machines, computers, or control systems without direct human intervention.

1. By technical meansB2formaltechnical

   Describing a process, system, or equipment that operates mechanically or electronically with little or no direct human control, often using sensors, timers, or software.

   automatisé (par moyens techniques)

   • The factory uses a highly ___ assembly line.
   • Most airport check-ins now rely on ___ kiosks.
   • A fully ___ irrigation system saves water and labor.
   • The building has an ___ gate that opens with a remote control.
   • Modern warehouses are increasingly becoming ___ with robots.

   Synonymesautomaticelectronicmachine-drivenmechanizedroboticself-actingself-regulating

   Antonymeshand-operatedmanual

2. Habitual or unthinkingC1formal

   Performed in a mechanical, unthinking way because of long habit or conditioning, not requiring conscious attention.

   Automatique (réflexe, machinal)

   • His apology sounded ___ and insincere.
   • She gave an ___ smile without really acknowledging me.
   • Many daily routines become so ___ we barely notice them.
   • After years in customer service, her responses had become completely ___.
   • The soldier’s movements were ___ after endless drills.

   Synonymesautomaticconditionedhabitualinstinctivemechanicalmindlessroutineunconsciousunthinking

   Antonymesattentiveawareconsciousdeliberateintentionalmindfulpurposefulreflectivethoughtful

• Verbe désignant l'action de faire fonctionner un processus ou un système de manière automatique, souvent à l'aide de machines ou d'ordinateurs, sans intervention humaine directe.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a process or system operate automatically, often by using machines or computers.

1. Make automaticB2formal

   To convert a process or system to be operated by machines or computers rather than humans.

   automatiser

   • The factory automated its assembly line to increase efficiency.
   • We need to automate the data entry process to reduce errors.
   • Many banks have automated their customer service with chatbots.

   Synonymesmechanizeprogram

   Antonymeshumanize

2. Control automaticallyB2formal

   To use technology to control and operate a system without human intervention.

   Automatiser

   • The company automated its inventory management system.
   • They automated the heating and cooling systems in the building.
   • The software automates the process of sending invoices.

   Synonymesmechanize