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〜ようになっている: is designed so that; is set up to

N3 · 06 Purpose, decisions and verb endings

Says that a system or machine works in a set way.

Verb dictionary form or ない-form + ようになっている. Describes how something is built or arranged. Compare 〜ことになっている (rule), which is about decisions. Often used for equipment.

Examples

This door is designed to open automatically when someone approaches.

The lights are set to come on automatically at night.

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