semiautonomous
/ˌsɛmiɔˈtɑnəməs/
adjective
- Having some self-government or independence, but still under the control or authority of a larger group or organization.
- The company's semiautonomous divisions each have their own budgets and decision-making power.
- The region became a semiautonomous territory, managing its own local affairs while remaining part of the country.
- Many universities have semiautonomous departments that set their own research priorities.
- Operating partly on its own, but still requiring some human control or oversight (especially of machines, software, or vehicles).
- The drone is semiautonomous: it flies a pre-programmed route but a pilot can take over at any time.
- The semiautonomous vacuum cleaner can navigate rooms on its own but needs a person to empty its dustbin.
- Modern cars often have semiautonomous features like lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control.
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