autoswitching1
/ˈɔːtə(ʊ)ˌswɪtʃɪŋ/Chiefly Computing
noun
Automatic switching; the facility afforded by an autoswitch.
Origin
Early 20th century. From autoswitch + -ing. Compare later autoswitch.
autoswitching2
/ˈɔːtə(ʊ)ˌswɪtʃɪŋ/adjective
That switches automatically between different modes of operation or different settings.
Origin
1970s; earliest use found in British Patents. From autoswitch + -ing.