English Explanatory Dictionary

autocorrect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To make an autocorrection; to correct something automatically.

noun

A software feature that attempts to correct presumed errors as soon as they are generated.

Word forms

autocorrect autocorrects autocorrecting autocorrected

Etymology

From auto- + correct.

Related words

autocomplete Cupertino effect hypercorrection spell checker

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