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Definition automatically in British English

automatically adverb

adverb
/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
1

without conscious thought or intention, especially because of habit

Example

I just automatically said 'Yes'.

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2

as the result of specific conditions, rules, or laws, without a special decision being made

Example

You are automatically entitled to three weeks' holiday a year.

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3

by a machine, without people doing anything

Example

The computer automatically numbers the lines.

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Definition automatically in British English