computer says no
Definitions
Alluding to an attitude where decisions are based solely on the output of a computer system, apparently without using common sense and without any desire to help, especially in customer or public service.
Examples
“The immigration minister has said she wants to change⟳ the “computer says no” culture of the Home Office, after being confronted with evidence that up to 1,000 highly skilled immigrants face⟳ being deported for minor errors on their tax forms.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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