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Automatic transmission
/ˌɔːtəmˈatɪk tɹansmˈɪʃən/
/ˌɔːɾəmˈæɾɪk tɹænsmˈɪʃən/Automatic transmission
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a type of transmission that automatically changes gears based on vehicle speed, engine revolutions per minute, and throttle position
automatic transmission
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Example
The automatic transmission had a manual mode for more control over gear selection.
The automatic transmission smoothly shifted gears during acceleration.
She preferred driving automatic transmission vehicles in heavy traffic.
They flushed and refilled the automatic transmission fluid as part of maintenance.
Modern cars with automatic transmissions often use electronic systems to simulate rev matching for smoother gear changes.
