motor-drivenchange

noun

UK /ˈməʊtə ˈdrɪvən tʃeɪndʒ/

US /ˈmoʊtər ˈdrɪvən tʃeɪndʒ/

A change that is made by a machine with a motor.

The factory used motor-driven change to move the heavy boxes quickly.

SYNONYMS

machine-powered change automated change engine-driven change mechanical change

RELATED WORDS

motor machine automation engine movement

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A shift in how a motor works or is controlled.

The engineer noted a motor-driven change in the pump's speed.

3. A change caused by a vehicle's engine.

The car's motor-driven change made it go faster on the hill.

4. An update made by a powered device rather than by hand.

The motor-driven change adjusted the gate without anyone touching it.