Semi-automated

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From Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001) [jargon]:

  semi-automated adj. [US Geological Survey] A procedure that has yet to
     be completely automated; it still requires a smidge of clueful human
     interaction. Semi-automated programs usually come with written-out
     operator instructions that are worth their weight in gold - without
     them, very nasty things can happen. At USGS semi-automated programs are
     often referred to as "semi-automated weapons".