Autocorrect: meaning, definitions and examples

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autocorrect

[ ˈɔːtəʊkəˌrɛkt ]

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technology

A feature in software that automatically corrects misspelled words or incorrect grammar as you type.

Synonyms

auto-correction, spell check

Examples of usage

The autocorrect feature on my phone often changes my words to something completely different.
I rely on autocorrect to fix my spelling mistakes while typing emails.

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technology

To automatically correct misspelled words or incorrect grammar in software as you type.

Synonyms

auto-correct, fix automatically

Examples of usage

The software autocorrects my spelling mistakes as I type.
Make sure to enable autocorrect in your settings to avoid typos.

Translations

Translations of the word "autocorrect" in other languages:

🇵🇹 correção automática

🇮🇳 स्वतः सुधार

🇩🇪 Autokorrektur

🇮🇩 koreksi otomatis

🇺🇦 автокорекція

🇵🇱 autokorekta

🇯🇵 オートコレクト

🇫🇷 correction automatique

🇪🇸 autocorrección

🇹🇷 otomatik düzeltme

🇰🇷 자동 교정

🇸🇦 تصحيح تلقائي

🇨🇿 automatická oprava

🇸🇰 automatická oprava

🇨🇳 自动更正

🇸🇮 samodejno popravljanje

🇮🇸 sjálfvirk leiðrétting

🇰🇿 автоматты түзету

🇬🇪 ავტოკორექცია

🇦🇿 avtomatik düzəliş

🇲🇽 autocorrección

Word origin

The term 'autocorrect' originated in the early 2000s with the rise of digital communication and mobile devices. As people started typing more on small keyboards, the need for automatic correction of typing errors became evident. Autocorrect became a standard feature in many software applications and devices, helping users to type faster and more accurately. Despite its benefits, autocorrect has also gained notoriety for sometimes changing words in unintended and humorous ways, leading to the creation of internet memes and jokes.