cybernetics
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The study of how systems, whether living, mechanical, or electronic, control themselves and communicate through feedback.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Early work in _____ laid some of the groundwork for modern robotics."
Answer: cybernetics
In your own words, what does "cybernetics" mean?
The study of how systems, whether living, mechanical, or electronic, control themselves and communicate through feedback.
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