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Automation

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

The system functions with no/little human operator involvement; however, the system performance is limited to the specific actions it has been designed to do. Typically these are well-defined tasks that have predetermined responses (i.e., simple rule-based responses).

Framework senses

Technology Investment Strategy 2015-20181 senseview framework →
§1
The system functions with no/little human operator involvement; however, the system performance is limited to the specific actions it has been designed to do. Typically these are well-defined tasks that have predetermined responses (i.e., simple rule-based responses).
IEEE Guide for Terms and Concepts in Intelligent Process Automation1 senseview framework →
§1
Independent machine-managed choreography of the operation of one or more digital systems.
Systems and software engineering —Vocabulary1 senseview framework →
§1
conversion of processes or equipment to automatic operation, or the results of the conversion
Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
§1
the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology
§2
equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation
§3
the condition of being automatically operated or controlled
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
The system functions with no/little human operator involvement; however, the system performance is limited to the specific actions it has been designed to do. Typically these are well-defined tasks that have predetermined responses (i.e., simple rule-based responses).
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