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Definition of autosuggest
autosuggest
/ˌɔːtoʊsəˈdʒɛst/
au · to · sug · gest
Plural:autosuggests
•Past Simple:autosuggested
•Past Participle:autosuggested
•Present Participle:autosuggesting
autosuggest Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• noun
1
A software feature that automatically displays a drop-down list of predicted words or search queries as a user types into a text field.
Example
"Enabling autosuggest on the e-commerce search bar helped customers find products much faster."
Synonyms
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1
To automatically display predicted words, phrases, or search queries while a user is typing (of a computer program or search engine).
Example
"The browser began to autosuggest several popular websites as soon as she typed the first three letters."
2
To induce a belief, idea, or psychological state in oneself through subconscious or conscious self-suggestion.
Example
"Patients were taught relaxation techniques so they would not autosuggest feelings of panic before the procedure."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Autosuggest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/autosuggest