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Exploring the dynamic duo: "automatic" vs "automated"

Reviewed and edited by Lloyd Cooper 01/11/2024, 23:21
English.me team member
Automatic and automated. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both words relate to the concept of a process or operation being carried out with little to no human intervention.

What is different?

The word "automatic" often describes something that operates independently by virtue of its design, whereas "automated" often implies that a process has been converted from a manual to a machine-driven operation.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for automatic) and automated

Examples of usage

Automatic
  • The automatic door opened as we approached.
  • He has an automatic response to that question.
  • The car comes with an automatic transmission.
Automated
  • The factory uses automated machines to assemble the products.
  • Their automated system sends out reminders for appointments.
  • We implemented an automated process for handling requests.

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