automaticrecovery

noun

UK /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk rɪˈkʌvəri/

US /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk rɪˈkʌvəri/

A computer fixing itself when something goes wrong.

After the power went out, automatic recovery brought the computer back to normal.

SYNONYMS

self-repair auto-restore self-healing automatic restoration auto-repair

RELATED WORDS

backup reboot restore point system restore data recovery

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A feature that saves your work and brings it back after a crash.

The app's automatic recovery saved my essay when the screen froze.

3. A system that restarts itself without a person helping.

The server uses automatic recovery to restart after an error.

4. The process of getting data back on its own after it is lost.

Automatic recovery found the deleted photos on the phone.