Autocorrect
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自动更正
Autocorrect · N/A · 自动更正 · AW-toh-kuh-rekt · auto correct · text replacement · Software · typing · mobile · everydaySoftwareauto correct text replacement/AW-toh-kuh-rekt/
Also known as: auto correct, text replacement
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Autocorrect automatically changes typed text it thinks is wrong. Helpful for speed, but it can alter names and technical terms unexpectedly.
Real-World Example
Typing a Tibetan name may get autocorrected to an English word until you add it to your dictionary.
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