human-operated
|hu-man-op-er-at-ed|
B2
/ˈhjuːmən ˈɒpəˌreɪtɪd/
human control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'human-operated' originates from the combination of 'human' and 'operate,' where 'human' refers to a person and 'operate' means to control or manage.
Historical Evolution
The term 'human-operated' evolved from the need to distinguish between systems controlled by people and those controlled by machines.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'controlled by a person,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
controlled or operated by a human being rather than an automated system.
The human-operated drone was used for the rescue mission.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35