Meaning of the word "automatic transmission" in English

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automatic transmission

US /ˌɑː.t̬əˈmæt.ɪk trænzˈmɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌɑː.t̬əˈmæt.ɪk trænzˈmɪʃ.ən/
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Noun

1.

a system in a vehicle that changes gear automatically, rather than by the driver having to change gear manually

Example:
Most new cars come with an automatic transmission.
Driving with an automatic transmission is often considered easier for beginners.
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