auto au‧to [ˈɔːtəʊ ǁ ˈɒːtoʊ] noun
1. [countable] MANUFACTURING another name for Automobile, especially when talking about the car industry:
• auto manufacturers
• Japan's auto dealerships are controlled by the producers.
• He is avoiding airlines, autos and retailers.
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auto UK US /ˈɔːtəʊ/ adjective [before noun] US
► TRANSPORT, PRODUCTION relating to cars and other motor vehicles: »
the auto market/industry/business
»auto insurance/loan/financing
→ See also AUTO EXPENSE(Cf. ↑auto expense), AUTOMAKER(Cf. ↑automaker), AUTOMOBILE(Cf. ↑automobile), AUTOMOTIVE(Cf. ↑automotive), AUTO PARTS(Cf. ↑auto parts)
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auto UK US /ˈɔːtəʊ/ noun [C] US
► TRANSPORT a car: »
Most dealerships sell both new and used autos.
Financial and business terms. 2012.