Used in a Sentence

non-automatic

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for non-automatic.

Editorial note

Old fashioned non-automatic electric kettles had such a device that handily pushed out the kettle lead thus disconnecting the mains.

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

Alternative form of nonautomatic. [Not automatic.]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of non-automatic gathered in one view.

adjective

Alternative form of nonautomatic. [Not automatic.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for non-automatic.

Example sentences

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Old fashioned non-automatic electric kettles had such a device that handily pushed out the kettle lead thus disconnecting the mains.

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If the data is there to show that automatic cars are involved in a lot less accidents than regular cars, the insurance premium will be prohibitively expensive for non-automatic cars.

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The non-automatic option won't work because it doesn't scale and humans interpret rules in different ways.

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Is there a non-automatic light enforcement other than placing a policemen at every light - which makes the light useless?

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Even with no new laws, most countries still have non-automatic decisions to be made just as part of the structure.

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How feasible would it be to simulate non-automatic vehicles with the models you've provided?

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Patents cover inventions, and are very non-automatic and best acquired with lawyers.

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Who thought explicit and non-automatic references were a good idea?

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And of course you still do want to check that the pre-calculated information is correct and whether there are any non-automatic deductions for which you're eligible.

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In that scenario, explicit non-automatic memory management is a benefit.

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Note that this is significantly different from non-automatic ad skipping.

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Obj-C has been a (non-automatic) refcounted language since its inception, save for a very short period of more advanced GC on OSX (the GC never made it to iOS).

Quote examples

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"Non-automatic rifles" is a misleading term because it's technically correct but should also include the set "semi-automatic rifles" which are also non-automatic.

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I would argue that any reasonable technique that allows users of older browsers to access your site or use your app relatively normally is within the bounds of what we would describe as "graceful degradation." Being non-automatic doesn't make it any less valid.

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Things referencing other state could be detected at compile time and required to deal with that state in explicit, non-automatic destructor code (think Python context-managers or drop handles requiring an explicit ".execute()" call).

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A technique that helped me (after started meditation/setting my intentions/etc) is turning off the autocomplete for “top sites” and “browsing history.” It doesn’t block anything but adds just enough friction that I can remember my intentions and make a non-automatic decision.

Proper noun examples

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Non-automatic rifles and shotguns do have a use for hunting, though I'm of the belief that you should only hunt if you intend to eat what you shoot.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use non-automatic in a sentence?

Old fashioned non-automatic electric kettles had such a device that handily pushed out the kettle lead thus disconnecting the mains.

What does non-automatic mean?

Alternative form of nonautomatic. [Not automatic.]

What part of speech is non-automatic?

non-automatic is commonly used as adjective.