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cybernetics
cy·ber·net·ics
[
sbər 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
[
sbərnə tísh'n
]
noun
cy·ber·net·i·cist
noun
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