machine-operated
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/məˈʃiːn ˈɑːpəˌreɪtɪd/
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/məˈʃiːn ˈɒpəreɪtɪd/
machine-controlled
Etymology
The term 'machine-operated' combines 'machine,' originating from the Latin 'machina,' meaning 'device,' and 'operated,' from the Latin 'operari,' meaning 'to work.'
'Machine' evolved from the Latin 'machina' through Old French 'machine' to the modern English 'machine.' 'Operated' evolved from the Latin 'operari' through Middle English 'operaten.'
Initially, 'machine' referred to any device or contrivance, while 'operated' meant 'to work or perform.' Together, they now specifically refer to devices controlled by machines.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
operated or controlled by a machine.
The factory uses machine-operated equipment to increase efficiency.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45