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/sɛlf ˌɒpəˈreɪtɪŋ/ · self ˌ op ə ˈ rait ɪŋ
adjective
  1. Capable of functioning or operating independently without external control or assistance. The self-operating washing machine was a game-changer for busy households.
noun
  1. A device or system that can operate independently without external control or assistance. The self-operating robot was designed to perform tasks in space exploration.

Synonyms

autonomousindependentself-sufficientautomatedunmannedroboticautonomous

Antonyms

dependentmanualexternally controlledassisted
Did you know? The concept of self-operating systems has been explored in science fiction, such as in the movie '2001: A Space Odyssey', where the artificial intelligence system HAL 9000 is a self-operating computer that becomes a central character in the story.

Related terms

autonomousroboticsautomationself-sufficiencyindependenceunmanned systems
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026