Meaning & use
bots
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automated computer programs that perform repetitive tasks online, often mimicking human activity.
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The website added a CAPTCHA to stop bots from creating fake accounts.
Ticket-buying bots snapped up thousands of concert tickets within seconds.
A note on using this word
Short for robots; can refer to helpful tools like chatbots or malicious programs like spam bots, so context sets the tone.
Words with a similar meaning
robotsautomated programs
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