automatic answer
[/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈænsər/]
nounpl: automatic answers
resposta automática
1. A pre-programmed or pre-recorded response that is triggered without human intervention or thought
The customer service system provided an automatic answer to common questions.
O sistema de atendimento ao cliente forneceu uma resposta automática para perguntas comuns.
2. An immediate reply given by reflex or habit without deliberate consideration
His automatic answer to 'How are you?' was always 'Fine, thanks.'
Sua resposta automática para 'Como você está?' era sempre 'Bem, obrigado.'
3. In telecommunications, a system that answers calls and provides information without operator assistance
The automatic answer feature picked up the phone after three rings.
O recurso de resposta automática atendeu o telefone após três toques.
Widely used in both Brazilian and American business contexts, particularly in customer service, telecommunications, and email systems. The term reflects the increasing automation of communication in modern workplaces. In Brazil, 'resposta automática' is commonly seen in email clients and phone systems, while in the USA, 'automatic answer' is standard terminology in tech and business settings.
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