self-driving
Americanadjective
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(of a machine) operating without the guidance of a human.
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(of a vehicle) navigated and maneuvered by a computer without a need for human control or intervention under a range of driving situations and conditions.
self-driving cars.
Etymology
Origin of self-driving
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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The ride-hailing company doesn’t want to become the self-driving vehicle manufacturer or software developer, it just wants to handle the logistics and day-to-day operations, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Along with the new EV, Rivian is working on self-driving technology and battery storage—just like Tesla.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
In one instance, the department briefly removed Hesai, which makes sensor technology used in American self-driving cars, after the company sued the administration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
He often talks about futuristic technologies and visions of a world where humanoid robots do all the work, money has been discarded and self-driving vehicles roam the streets.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Still, investors hope that self-driving cabs will unlock a new era of earnings growth for Tesla.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
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