autocompleting

Suggesting text ahead

Autocompleting is the act of having software predict and finish what you're typing.

Search engines autocomplete queries, phones autocomplete words, and forms autocomplete addresses.

The feature saves keystrokes but sometimes produces unwanted suggestions: I started typing and autocomplete filled in something embarrassing.

typing

keyboard

Array of input keys

  • inputData received for processing
  • textWritten or printed words
  • suggestionIdea proposed for consideration

correction · spelling · grammar · characters · letters · phrases · words · backspace · cursor · form filling

prediction

anticipation

State of awaiting something

pattern · context · probability · ranking · relevance · matching · prefix · substring · history · frequency

interface

dropdown

Expandable selection menu

input box · cursor · highlight · selection · enter key · arrow keys · popup · menu · typeahead · inline

technology

algorithm

Finite problem-solving procedure

neural networks · search engine · browser · digital assistant · smart technology · deep learning · language model · pattern recognition · software · API

efficiency

time-saving

Reducing required duration

optimization · quickness · ease · effortlessness · shortcut · acceleration · workflow · productivity · assistance · simplification

Opposites
automation vs. manual action

autocompletingtyping out

Inputting text via keyboard

spelling out · handwriting

predictive assistance vs. unassisted input

autocompletingraw input

Unprocessed incoming information

predictive vs. reactive input

autocompletingreactive

Tending to respond

Family

complete, completed, supplement, auto, incomplete, compliment, implement, completion, deplete

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G