automatic procedure

noun

UK /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk prəˈsiːdʒə/

US /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk prəˈsiːdʒər/

A set of steps a machine or computer does by itself without a person helping.

The coffee maker uses an automatic procedure to brew coffee every morning.

SYNONYMS

automated process automatic process self-running routine mechanical procedure

RELATED WORDS

automation algorithm routine workflow program

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A fixed way of doing something that happens without extra thought or effort.

Checking the locks became an automatic procedure before bed.

3. A standard set of steps followed in a formal or official situation.

The school follows an automatic procedure when a student is late.

4. A computer task that runs on its own when certain conditions are met.

The app has an automatic procedure that saves your work every minute.