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Autocorrect

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

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noun
  1. 1

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

verb
  1. 1

    To make an autocorrection; to correct something automatically

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WordDefinition
self-correctingThat corrects itself without outside assistance.
autonoun(automotive) A car with an automatic gearbox/transmission.
correctifyverb(nonstandard) To correct.
autoadjustverb(transitive) To adjust automatically.
corrigateverb(chiefly non-native speakers' English) To correct.
rectifyverb(transitive) To restore (someone or something) to its proper condition; to straighten out, to set right.
rightnounThat which complies with justice, law or reason.
automatizeverb(transitive) To cause to be automated; to automate.
correctFree from error; true; accurate.
auto-tunenoun(music) An audio processor that corrects the pitch of a recorded track, also used to distort vocals in electronic music.
autoconfirmverbTo automatically confirm.
orthographizeverbTo spell correctly or according to usage or pronunciation.
automatisenounAlternative spelling of automatize. [To make or become automatic.]
copyeditnounThe process or act of copyediting a document.
autodetectnoun(transitive) To detect automatically.
adjustverb(transitive) To modify.
automizeverbTo automate or automatize.
automodifyverbTo cause, or to undergo automodification
autoalignverb(transitive) To align automatically.
straighten outverb(transitive, idiomatic) To correct or rectify.

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