automata
ɔːˈtɒməteɪ
Definition

Definition of automata - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

technologymachines that can do tasks by themselves
  • The factory uses automata to assemble products.
  • Automata are increasingly used in modern manufacturing.
  • The automata performed the task flawlessly.
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Images of automata

  • automata: machines that can do tasks by themselves
    machines that can do tasks by themselves

Expressions with automata

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automata theoryn.
study of abstract machines and computational problems they can solve
Automata theory helps in understanding the fundamentals of computer science.

Origin of automata

Greek, automatos (self-moving)

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automateautomaticautomaticallyautomatonautomatedcyberneticmechanicalprogrammabletechnology

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breedern.
mathematics
pattern in cellular automata with quadratic growth
eatern.
mathematics
configuration consuming another in cellular automata
Garden of Edenn.
patterns
unique initial pattern in cellular automata
glidern.
computing
configuration in cellular automata
loafn.
mathematics
particular still life configuration in cellular automata
spaceshipn.
cellular automata
pattern that reappears in a different position
still lifen.
patterns
stable pattern in cellular automata
blinkern.
mathematics
pattern in cellular automata

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  1. French:automates, ...
  2. German:Automaten, ...
  3. Italian:robot, ...
  4. Spanish:autómatas, ...
  5. Portuguese:autómatos, ...
  6. Chinese:自动机, ...
  7. Japanese:オートマタ, ...
  8. Arabic:آلَات ذَاتِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹטוֹמָטִים, ...
  10. Russian:автоматы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:автомати, ...
  12. Hindi:ऑटोमेटा, ...
automaton
ɔːˈtɒmətən

Definition of automaton - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologymachine or robot following precise instructions
  • The factory uses an automaton to assemble parts.
android mechanism robot
2.
emotionless personperson acting like a machine without emotion
  • He worked like an automaton, never showing any feelings.
drone robot zombie
3.
computingTECH.formal system like a finite-state machineTECH.
  • The computer scientist designed an automaton for data processing.
machine robot
4.
mechanicsDatedmechanical toy figure that moves automaticallyDated
  • The antique shop displayed an automaton that danced.
android robot
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Images of automaton

  • automaton: mechanical toy figure that moves automatically
    mechanical toy figure that moves automatically

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cellular automatonn.
mathematical model simulating complex systems with simple rules
A cellular automaton can model the spread of a forest fire.

Origin of automaton

Greek, automatos (self-moving)

Terms related to automaton

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automataautomaticautomaticallyautomationapparatuscontraptiondeviceenginegadgetinstrumentmachinetool

Examples of automaton in a sentence

  • The automaton performed tasks without error.
  • She moved through the day like an automaton.
  • In meetings, he responded like an automaton.
  • The automaton executed the commands flawlessly.
  • Researchers tested the automaton in various scenarios.
  • The museum featured an automaton that played the flute.

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  1. French:automate, machine, ...
  2. German:Automat, Roboter, ...
  3. Italian:automa, automata, ...
  4. Spanish:autómata, muñeco mecánico, ...
  5. Portuguese:autómato, máquina de estados, ...
  6. Chinese:自动机, 机械人, ...
  7. Japanese:オートマトン, 形式システム, ...
  8. Arabic:روبوت, آلي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹטוֹמָטוֹן, רוֹבּוֹט, ...
  10. Russian:автомат, механическая игрушка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:автомат, машина станів, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वचालित मशीन, कठपुतली, ...

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