Refers to an economic variable, magnitude, or entity that is caused independently of other variables that it may in turn influence; exogenous.

1800, from Greek autonomos "having one's own laws," of animals, "feeding or ranging at will," from autos "self" (see auto-) + nomos "law" (see numismatic). [..]

self-governing.

The general notion that changes in one variable are NOT related to, or caused by, changes in another variable. Autonomous relations, especially changes in aggregate expenditures that disrupt the macro [..]

(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces; "an autonomous judiciary"; "a sovereign state" existing as an independent entity; &q [..]

adj. Self-governing.

1. having a completely independent existence. 2. having the abilities for self-government. 3. acting or operating under one

A term applied to any biological unit that can function on its own, i.e., without the help of another unit, such as a transposable element that encodes an enzyme for its own transposition.

Self-functioning, stand-alone, independent. Autonomous GPS works purely off satellite information without any reference source (base station). Once the satellite solution has been fixed, autonomous GP [..]

Refers to a system or agent that is able to behave independently of any external control. This does not necessarily place it outside the effect of external systems, but simply means that it is able to [..]

Controlled by computer programs and not people. Bandwidth – Refers to the volume of information that can be transmitted or processed. It is usually measured in bits or bytes per time unit like \bits p [..]

(adj) existing as an independent entity(adj) (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment(adj) (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces

existing and/or functioning independently; with regards to underwater vehicles, one which travels underwater without requiring input from an operator.

Procedures in a system occurring without worker involvement and pre-programmed operations. (Common Misspellings: autonomus, autonomos)

allows the robot to perform desired tasks without human guidance.

Free of outside control.

Aircrew is operating without benefit of GCI/AWACS control.

To be independent in mind or judgement; and self-directed. Autonomous persons or groups do not require a high level of supervision or control when completing tasks or going about general business. Aut [..]

Aircrew is operating without benefit of GCI/AWACS control.

having the right or power of self-government; existing or capable of existing independently

The act of being independent and free without outside control.