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Exam: TOEFL

automate

IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌmeɪt/

KK: /ˈɔːtəˌmeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change a process so that it operates automatically without human intervention.

Example: The factory decided to automate its production line to save time and reduce errors.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a process or system operate automatically, often using technology to perform tasks without human intervention.

Example: The company decided to automate its production line to increase efficiency.

automated

IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈɔːtəˌmeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Performed or controlled by machines or technology without human intervention.

Example: The factory uses automated systems to increase production efficiency.

verb

Definition: To make a process operate automatically, often using technology or machines, instead of requiring human intervention.

Example: The factory has automated its production line to increase efficiency.

automatic

IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

KK: /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that works by itself without needing manual control or effort.

Example: The automatic doors opened as soon as I approached them.

noun

Definition: A device or machine that operates on its own without needing manual control.

Example: The factory uses an automatic to streamline production processes.

automatically

IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

KK: /ɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that happens without needing any human action or intervention.

Example: The doors open automatically when you approach them.

automaticity

IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪsɪti/

KK: /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability to perform tasks automatically without thinking about the details involved.

Example: With practice, she developed automaticity in her typing, allowing her to focus on her ideas instead of the keys.

automation

IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention, making processes run automatically.

Example: The factory implemented automation to increase efficiency and reduce labor costs.

automatization

IPA: /ˌɔːtəˌmætɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɔːtəˌmætɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making a system or process operate automatically, often using technology to perform tasks without human intervention.

Example: The automatization of the factory has increased production efficiency significantly.

automaton

IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈmætən/

KK: /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

noun

Definition: A machine that can operate on its own without human control, often designed to perform specific tasks automatically.

Example: The factory uses an automaton to assemble parts quickly and efficiently.

automobile

IPA: /ˌɔːtəˈmoʊbiːl/

KK: /ˈɔːtəməˌbiːl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to cars or vehicles that are powered by their own engines.

Example: The automobile industry is constantly evolving with new technologies.

noun

Definition: A vehicle that moves on its own and is typically used to carry people. It usually has four wheels and runs on fuel or electricity.

Example: She drove her new automobile to work every day.

automobilist

IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌmɪlɪst/

KK: /ˈɔːtəməˌbɪlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who drives a car or is involved in driving automobiles.

Example: The automobilist carefully navigated through the busy streets.

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