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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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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
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.