Autotype
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autotype is a noun meaning (uncountable, computing) A function that completes the typing of a field using a prediction based upon the characters entered so far.
Meaning
(uncountable, computing) A function that completes the typing of a field using a prediction based upon the characters entered so far.
More Meanings
- (dated, countable) A copy or facsimile.
- (dated, countable) An early form of photograph produced using autotypy.
- (dated, transitive) To reproduce (a document) by autotype.
Word Forms
- autotypes
- autotyping
- autotyped
Synonyms for autotype
Depending on context, synonyms include facsimile, autotypy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autotypy, facsimile, polytype, autocopyist, porotype, form.
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