automatic
adjective (INDEPENDENT) /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/
/ˌɑː.t̬əˈmæt̬-/ Definition
B2 An automatic machine or device is able to operate independently of human control: automatic doors an automatic rifle automatic focus on a cameraMechanical engineering
(Definition of automatic adjective (INDEPENDENT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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