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Definition of autocomplete

autocomplete

/ˌɔːtoʊkəmˈpliːt/
au · to · com · plete
Plural:autocompletes
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Past Simple:autocompleted
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Past Participle:autocompleted
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Present Participle:autocompleting
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autocomplete Lexical Profile

autocomplete Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A software feature that predicts and suggests the rest of a word, phrase, or data entry as a user types.

Example

"Turning on autocomplete in the code editor helped the developer write functions much faster."

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• verb

1

To automatically finish typing a word, phrase, or form field based on the initial characters entered (of a computer program or device).

Example

"The browser can autocomplete your shipping address so you do not have to type it every time."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Autocomplete' predicts and finishes a word or phrase while typing, whereas 'autocorrect' detects and replaces misspelled words after they are typed.

• Rhymes for autocomplete

• Nearby Words

autobody
autocade
autoclave
autocomplete
autocorrect
autocracy
autocrat

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Autocomplete. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/autocomplete
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