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automatic

automatic

Meaning of automatic

self-operating

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British English/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
American English/ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/
Russian transcription[ɐvtəmɐˈtʲit͡ɕɪskʲɪj]
automatic
automatic - автоматический
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automatic with Russian translation

automatic usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы установили автоматический термостат, чтобы поддерживать в доме постоянную температуру.

We installed an automatic thermostat to keep the house at a steady temperature.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

У бойлера есть автоматический таймер, который нагревает воду в заданное время.

The boiler has an automatic timer that heats water at set times.

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automatic belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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automatic synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between automatic / mechanical / programmed / self-regulating / spontaneous

🇬🇧English
automatic

Exactly the primary adjective meaning: operating without human intervention.

B1Very Often

The pump has an automatic sensor that starts it when pressure drops.

У насосa есть автоматический датчик, который включается при падении давления.

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🇬🇧English
mechanical

Refers to operation by machinery or physical parts; metaphoric use can mean rote or emotionless.

B1Very Often

The old boiler uses a mechanical thermostat.

Старый котёл использует механический термостат.

P
🇬🇧English
programmed

Implies control by software or a preset program rather than generic automation.

B2Often

The heating schedule is programmed to cut off at night.

Расписание отопления запрограммировано так, чтобы выключаться ночью.

S
🇬🇧English
self-regulating

Highlights that a system automatically maintains its own balance or setpoint.

B2Rarely

A self-regulating valve keeps pressure within safe limits.

Саморегулирующийся клапан поддерживает давление в безопасных пределах.

S
🇬🇧English
spontaneous

Means occurring without external planning or deliberate control; not specifically mechanical.

B2Often

A spontaneous shut-off occurred when the sensor detected a leak.

Произошло спонтанное отключение, когда датчик обнаружил утечку.

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automatic translation: автоматический. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce automatic

/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic translation

автоматический

automatic examples

We installed an automatic thermostat to keep the house at a steady temperature.

automatic transcription

/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/, /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/

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automatic meaning: what does it mean?

self-operating

automatic pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

automatic is pronounced as /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

automatic definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We installed an automatic thermostat to keep the house at a steady temperature. Translation: Мы установили автоматический термостат, чтобы поддерживать в доме постоянную температуру.

Is automatic part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

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Is automatic part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, automatic (автоматический) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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