Semiautomatically

Pronunciation: /ˈˌsɛmaɪˌɔtəmætɪkˈæɫəli/

Semiautomatically (adv)

  1. In a way where a machine or system does most steps, but a person still needs to start, control, or finish some steps.
  2. With help from a person during the process, while the rest runs with limited or programmed control.

Examples

  • The task runs semiautomatically, but I must start and finish it.
  • The printer works semiautomatically, yet I still choose the settings.

Semiautomatically (adverb)

Examples

  • The form updates semiautomatically when you change the details.
  • The system saves semiautomatically, but you must confirm the final step.