automatically
ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkəli
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Definition of automatically - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
technologyTECH.by a machine or system without human controlTECH.
  • The doors open automatically when you approach.
mechanically
2.
reflexwithout conscious thought or effort
  • He automatically reached for the light switch.
instinctively unconsciously
3.
logicas a natural or expected result
  • If you score well, you automatically qualify for the next round.
inevitably naturally
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Origin of automatically

Greek, automatos (self-moving)

Terms with automatically included in their meaning

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automatic device
mechanical or electrical device performing tasks automatically
appliance
machine that washes clothes automatically
manualadj.
hand-operated
operated by hand rather than automatically
automation
machine performing tasks automatically
finance
system for paying bills automatically
photography
camera adjusting settings automatically for optimal photos
automatic
automatically without active choice or intervention
appliance
machine that cooks pancakes automatically

Examples of automatically in a sentence

  • Emails are sorted automatically into folders.
  • The phone automatically updated its software overnight.
  • Her heart automatically skipped a beat at the sight.
  • The system updates automatically without user intervention.
  • Once approved, the changes take effect automatically.

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  1. French:automatiquement, machinalement, ...
  2. German:automatisch, unbewusst, ...
  3. Italian:automaticamente, istintivamente, ...
  4. Spanish:automáticamente, de manera automática, ...
  5. Portuguese:automaticamente, naturalmente, ...
  6. Chinese:自动地, 不自觉地, ...
  7. Japanese:自動的に, 無意識に, ...
  8. Arabic:تِلْقَائِيًّا, بِشَكْلٍ تِلْقَائِيٍّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּאוֹפֶן אוֹטוֹמָטִי, אוֹטוֹמָטִית, ...
  10. Russian:автоматически, рефлекторно, ...
  11. Ukrainian:автоматично, мимоволі, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वचालित रूप से, बिना सोचे समझे, ...
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