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automatically
[aw-tuh-mat-ik-lee]
adverb
without volition or from force of habit; mechanically.
Whenever I hear that song, I automatically think of my dad.
by a device or process requiring no human intervention.
The switch can be operated automatically or manually.
in a manner independent of a decision or action.
Your membership will be renewed automatically.
(of a firearm) repeatedly for as long as the trigger is pulled.
a rifle that fires automatically.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of automatically1
Example Sentences
The robot can inspect miles of pipes over a 30-day period and automatically report back issues from underground.
Driving during a weather warning - including the most serious category, red - does not automatically invalidate your car insurance but it may make a claim more difficult.
Provided they qualify automatically, there will be opportunities for friendlies in the international break in March and in the weeks before the World Cup.
The minister reminded those who are in line for the payments that the money will be paid out automatically, and there is no need to provide details or fill out application forms.
In such cases, they automatically return to a landing spot on the ground, says Mr O'Mahony.
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