automated
controlled by machines or software
An automated system or task is done by a machine or computer instead of directly by a person.
automated [system/process/service/message]; fully/highly automated
- The company uses an automated system to schedule deliveries.
- You may receive an automated email confirming your appointment.
- The factory is fully automated, so only a few technicians are on site.
- The office uses an automated system.
- The bank sent me an automated text.
made a process automatic
If someone automated a task, they changed it so a machine or computer does it.
[someone] automated [a process/task/system]; [something] was automated
- The company automated the billing process to reduce paperwork.
- Many routine checks were automated after the software upgrade.
- We automated reports that employees used to prepare by hand.
- The team automated the weekly report.
- The company automated many simple tasks.
- Base: automated
automated call
1computer-made phone call
An automated call is a phone call made by a system, not by a person speaking live.
- The school sent an automated call to parents about the early closing.
- Many customers received an automated call reminding them of their appointment.
automated decision-making
1algorithmic decisions without humans
Automated decision-making is when a computer system makes decisions that people used to make.
- The company uses automated decision-making to approve some loan applications.
- New rules require organizations to explain certain forms of automated decision-making.
automated external defibrillator
1portable emergency heart-shock device
An automated external defibrillator, or AED, is an emergency device used when someone's heart has stopped beating normally.
- An automated external defibrillator is mounted near the elevators.
- The coach used the automated external defibrillator while another volunteer called emergency services.
automated message
1computer-generated message
An automated message is sent or played automatically by a system.
- After I booked the ticket, I received an automated message with the confirmation number.
- The automated message said our call might be recorded.
automated phone system
1automatic call-menu system
An automated phone system answers your call and asks you to choose options before you speak to a person.
- I spent ten minutes in the automated phone system before I reached a representative.
- The clinic's automated phone system lets patients confirm or cancel appointments.
automated response
1automatic reply
An automated response is a reply sent automatically by a computer system.
- I got an automated response saying she was out of the office.
- The website sends an automated response when a customer submits the form.
automated teller machine
1machine for bank transactions
A machine you use to get cash from your bank account.
- I stopped at an automated teller machine to withdraw some cash.
- There’s an automated teller machine inside the grocery store.
- The automated teller machine kept my card, so I had to call the bank.
automated teller machine
1bank cash machine
An automated teller machine is an ATM, a machine for getting cash from your bank account.
- The fee applies when you use an automated teller machine outside the bank's network.
- An automated teller machine in the lobby is available 24 hours a day.
automated testing
1software tests run automatically
Automated testing uses programs to check whether software works correctly.
- The development team uses automated testing to catch bugs before release.
- Automated testing is useful for checks that must be repeated many times.