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Exploring the dynamic duo: "automatic" vs "automated"
Lloyd Cooper 01/11/2024, 23:21English.me team member
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?
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.
- 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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