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Noun: bot  bót
  1. (computing) an automated program for doing some particular task, often over a network
    "The company used a chatbot to handle basic customer service inquiries"
     
  2. Botfly larva; typically develops inside the body of a horse, sheep or human
    "The presence of bots can cause discomfort and health issues in affected animals"
     
  3. [informal] An intelligent machine designed to look and function like a human being or other creature (esp. in science fiction)
    "The science fiction novel featured humanoid bots indistinguishable from real people";
    - robot

Derived forms: bots

Type of: computer program, computer programme [Brit], larva, program, programme [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Bot, Spain