self-operating

adjective

ˌself-ˈä-pə-ˌrā-tiŋ How to pronounce self-operating (audio)
Definition of self-operatingnext
as in automated
designed to replace or decrease human labor and especially physical labor vehicular access to the building complex is controlled by a self-operating gate opener

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Recent Examples of self-operating Researchers and filmmakers now deploy self-operating sail drones with high-resolution cameras and real-time streaming capabilities, enabling continuous monitoring of deep-sea ecosystems that supports both marine conservation and scientific discovery. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025 Walk into the Anna Hiss Gymnasium at the University of Texas, and an autonomous, or self-operating, robot might just pass by you. — Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Mar. 2024 Autonomous Material Transport Progress in autonomous material transport has refined manufacturing processes, as drones and self-operating vehicles now efficiently move goods. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 No brand is a self-operating vehicle, especially in a bumpy economy. — Matthew Dunlap, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-operating
  1. automated
  2. automatic
  3. robotic
Adjective
  • During the five-year period, Doty wrote herself 279 unauthorized checks and 99 automated clearing house transfers, officials said.
    — Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
  • For comparison, Otter’s free plan provides 300 automated transcription minutes per month with a maximum of 30 minutes per session and three audio or video uploads.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of automated
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  • The conferences that are awarded automatic bids are: Atlantic Hockey America (AHA), Big Ten, Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC), Hockey East, and National Collegiate Hockey Conference.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The backpack had a gun, a Glock magazine, 9 mm cartridges and a silencer, along with a knife, phone charger, duct tape, passport, zip ties, clothes, a computer and handwritten notes, the automatic discovery form said.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of automatic
Adjective
  • Months later, the participant retained his ability to control the robotic arm with minimal recalibration, highlighting the long-term reliability of this BCI system.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • But in agriculture, this computing power and breakthrough hardware is turned toward inspiring robotic designs.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of robotic

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“Self-operating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-operating. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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