bot (EN)

noun

noun “bot”

1. a robot, often used in science fiction and informal contexts
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   The little bot beeped happily as it rolled across the room to deliver the mail.
2. a software that automatically performs repetitive tasks, sometimes mimicking a human user
   I set up a bot to automatically reply to any messages I receive on my social media account while I'm on vacation.
3. in video games, a character controlled by the computer rather than a person
   When playing online, it's hard to tell if you're competing against real people or just bots.
4. slang in video games for a player who is very unskilled
   Despite trying his best, everyone called him a bot because he kept missing easy shots.