Vocabulary Entry

automatic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Working by itself with little or no direct human control.

Example Sentences

"The automatic washing machine saves me a lot of time."

"He set the automatic timer to turn on the lights at dusk."

"Many cars now come with automatic transmission."

noun

Example Sentences

"The factory uses several automatics to speed up production."

"She bought an automatic for her home security system."

"The automatics in these devices make them user-friendly."