"autonowashing" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From autonomous + -wash + -ing. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|autonomous|wash|ing}} autonomous + -wash + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} autonowashing (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) The practice of making unverified or misleading claims which misrepresent the appropriate level of human supervision required by a partially or semi-autonomous product, service, or technology. Tags: derogatory, uncountable Related terms: greenwashing
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