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Semi-automatically vs Semiautomatically

Both "semi-automatically" and "semiautomatically" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Semi-automatically" is more commonly used when describing a process that is partially automatic, while "semiautomatically" is used in technical contexts to describe a specific mode or function of a machine or device.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1119 views

Semi-automatically

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a process that is partially automatic, implying that some manual intervention is still required.
  • equipment intended for installation in road vehicles to show and record automatically or semi-automatically details of the movement of such vehicles and details of certain periods of activity of their drivers;
  • automatically or semi-automatically by the recording equipment as defined in Annex I and Annex IB of Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85, or
  • Not inflatable or semi-automatically inflatable lifejackets according to the standards mentioned in Article 10.05, section 2, are also allowed.'
  • - automatically or semi-automatically by the recording equipment as defined in Annex I and Annex IB of Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85, or
  • For shipboard personal not responsible for undertaking duties according to the safety rota not inflatable or semi-automatically inflatable lifejackets according to the standards mentioned in Article 10.05, section 2, are allowed.'

Alternatives:

  • partially automatically

Semiautomatically

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday language.

This phrase is used in technical contexts to describe a specific mode or function of a machine or device that operates in a semi-automatic manner.
  • Not inflatable or semi-automatically inflatable lifejackets according to the standards mentioned in Article 10.05, section 2, are also allowed.'
  • - automatically or semi-automatically by the recording equipment as defined in Annex I and Annex IB of Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85, or
  • automatically or semi-automatically by the recording equipment as defined in Annex I and Annex IB of Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85, or
  • equipment intended for installation in road vehicles to show and record automatically or semi-automatically details of the movement of such vehicles and details of certain periods of activity of their drivers;
  • For shipboard personal not responsible for undertaking duties according to the safety rota not inflatable or semi-automatically inflatable lifejackets according to the standards mentioned in Article 10.05, section 2, are allowed.'

Alternatives:

  • semi-automated

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