Question

the movement of the progress bar may be uneven because questions can be worth more or less (including zero) depending on your answer. use this dictionary entry to answer the question. aut- (root): self; self-acting greek what does the word automation mean in this sentence? \there was a time when robots and home automation were just a fantasy.\ the act of programming a computer device the process of inventing a new household device the process of creating something new the act of operating without direct control by a person

Explanation:

The root "aut -" means "self; self - acting". "Automation" combines this root with the suffix "-ion" (which often denotes a process or act). So, it refers to something that acts on its own. Among the options, "the act of operating without direct control by a person" aligns with the meaning of the root. Programming (first option) is about writing code, inventing a new device (second option) and creating something new (third option) do not relate to the "self - acting" meaning of the root.

Answer:

the act of operating without direct control by a person