automatically

[ aw-tuh-mat-ik-lee ]

adverb

1. without volition or from force of habit; mechanically:

   Whenever I hear that song, I automatically think of my dad.

2. by a device or process requiring no human intervention:

   The switch can be operated automatically or manually.

3. in a manner independent of a decision or action:

   Your membership will be renewed automatically.

4. (of a firearm) repeatedly for as long as the trigger is pulled:

   a rifle that fires automatically.

Word History and Origins

Origin of automatically¹

First recorded in 1710–15; automatic ( def ) + -ly ( def )

Example Sentences

With the help of tagged animals and a second AI algorithm, the scientists can now automatically locate carcasses across vast landscapes.

From Science Daily

The 12 group winners will qualify automatically, while the 12 runners-up will enter the play-offs along with the four highest-ranked Nations League group winners who have not qualified automatically.

From BBC

The team also hopes to automate the process of assessing nutritional content based on food photos, and is developing large language models capable of automatically asking follow-up questions to obtain more accurate information.

From Science Daily

England won their group in League B which means they are promoted automatically to League A and are not involved in the next stage of the Nations League.

From BBC

The minister said there will be no application process, as the department will automatically identify eligible individuals through existing records.

From BBC

Related Words

• commonly
• faithfully
• frequently
• repeatedly
• routinely
• systematically
• usually