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cybernetics
cy·ber·net·ics [ sbər néttiks ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. study of automatic control systems: the science or study of communication in organisms, organic processes, and mechanical or electronic systems
2. replication of natural systems: the replication or imitation of biological control systems with the use of technology
[Mid-20th century. < Greek kubernētēs "steersman" < kubernan "to steer"]

cy·ber·net·ic adjective
cy·ber·net·i·cal·ly adverb
cy·ber·ne·ti·cian [ sbərnə tísh'n ] noun
cy·ber·net·i·cist noun
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