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aut- (root): self; self-acting [Greek]
What does the word automation mean in this sentence?
“There was a time when robots and home automation were just a fantasy.”
the process of inventing a new household device
the act of programming a computer device
the act of operating without direct control by a person
the process of creating something new
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the act of operating without direct control by a person
Reason: aut- means self/self-acting, so "automation" refers to systems operating by themselves (automatic operation) rather than requiring direct human control.
Reason: aut- means self/self-acting, so "automation" refers to systems operating by themselves (automatic operation) rather than requiring direct human control.
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