2007-05-22 22:04:49 · 5 answers · asked by venky 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Automatic generally refers to a piece of equipment which performs its intended purpose without human intervention.
Automated means a process has been configured to use automatic equipment thereby reducing or eliminating human intervention.
2007-05-22 22:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by Mike C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Automatic - A Process / Steps which is programmed to be worked independantly. ( A definition/Specification level)
Automated - The Process defined above is now implemented and no human intervention is required.
The difference is only at the phase/stage you refer to.
2007-05-23 01:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by Venkat K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Automatic refers to anything which happens on a particular event, this would apply to reflex actions, like putting your hand in front of your face to fend off a blow, or the start of a Windows service like the print spooler when you send the print command. Automated refers to a system of putting actions together to remove any need for intervention, as in a production line.
2007-05-23 01:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Automation means the use of computers to control industrial machinery and processes, replacing human operators. Automatic means still you will need a human operator to start things. For example AC is an automatic cooler but still we have to turn it on
2007-05-22 22:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by TheHacker 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"automatic" means continuously.
automated means it is not automatic but it can be made aotomatic.
Please check www.answers.com for these two words meaning.
2007-05-22 22:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by iyiogrenci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋