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autosuggest

autosuggest

4.2
A feature that shows word and phrase suggestions while you type
  • noun
  • /ˈɔːtoʊsəˌdʒɛst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sugerencia automática
  • With autosuggest, users can see word suggestions as they type, improving their overall experience.

Examples

  • The autosuggest feature helped her find the right search term quickly.

  • Many messaging apps use autosuggest to speed up typing and reduce errors.

  • He turned off autosuggest because he found the suggestions distracting.

  • The autosuggest feature helps users find information quickly.

  • Many websites use autosuggest to enhance user experience.

  • The autosuggest feature in our app makes it easy to find the information you need quickly.

  • Many websites use autosuggest to help users complete their searches more efficiently.

Synonyms

autocomplete
vsautosuggest
  • Specialized
1 3.7

A computer feature that suggests and finishes words or phrases as you type

suggests a wider range including queries and phrases not only completions
autosuggestion
vsautosuggest
  • Specialized
1 5.4

Words or phrases that appear while you type to help finish your text

is less about algorithm detail and more about general suggestion while typing
auto-suggestion
vsautosuggest
  • Specialized
4.0

A feature that suggests completions as you type

focuses on suggesting entries broadly rather than speeding result discovery
completer
vsautosuggest
  • Specialized
6.1

A tool that fills in the rest of words or code as you type

offers broader suggestions like phrases and queries not only filling the rest

How Predictive

to autocomplete
  • Specialized
3.9
autosuggest
  • Specialized
4.2
suggestion
759 1.4

Surface Forms

autosuggest singular
autosuggests plural

Morphology

autosuggest = suggest (transparent) = auto + suggest

The feature name is a direct combination of auto- meaning automatic and suggest, so its meaning is easy to infer from the parts.

Etymology

Autosuggest combines the parts auto- meaning 'self' or 'automatic' and suggest meaning 'to offer an idea'. So as a noun it refers to the automatic 'suggestion' a program gives you while you type.