by machine

idiom

: with a machine
The mail used to be sorted by hand but is sorted now by machine.

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An image from a single collision at the LHC shows an unusually complex spray of particles, flagged as anomalous by machine learning algorithms. IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026 Knowing how to use various tools powered by machine learning can help boost productivity and help stand out at the office. Essence, 26 Jan. 2026 Another field relatively untouched by machine translation tools is literary translation. Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026 Security operations are increasingly defined by machine-to-machine interaction, where speed and consistency matter as much as expertise. Ethan Stone, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by machine

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“By machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20machine. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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