robotic

[ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪk]
[ɹoʊˈbɑt.ɪk]
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A robotic thing or action means something that's done by machines, like robots. Think of those cool-looking robots that work in factories.

When we say something is "robotic," it usually means it's performed by a machine, like a computer program or a robot itself. You might see people talking about how a new self-service checkout at the grocery store uses robotic technology to scan items and process payments. In this sense, "robotic" is often used in business and technology contexts to describe automated systems that replace human labor.

How common is "robotic"?

Word robotic is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • Of, relating to, or resembling a robot; mechanical, lacking emotion or personality, etc.

Real examples of "robotic" in context

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