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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Then in 2016, Tesla announced that all new cars built from then on had the hardware required for full self-driving.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Under the agreement, Lucid will provide the cars, Uber the ride-hailing network, and Nuro the self-driving technology.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
The lawsuit also aims to bar Tesla from marketing its products as self-driving.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Uber plans to invest $10 billion in self-driving cabs, including $2.5 billion in equity stakes and $7.5 billion for its own fleet.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
The companies announced a program that will use Waymo’s self-driving cars to better detect potholes in the city.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
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